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Special Screenings for Tue., Aug. 18
  • 16th Austin Asian American Film Festival

    For the Austin Asian American Film Festival's Sweet 16 edition, their lineup of 31 films delves into intimate stories of relationships, personal growth, and finding your inner strength. Not unlike what many of us experience as teens. See them all with live Q&As from filmmakers, events, and community gatherings!
    June 26-30  
    AFS Cinema
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    Alamo on Demand

    Make any Tuesday terror-iffic, any Wednesday weird, and the rest of the week fantastic with Alamo Drafthouse curated picks via Alamo on Demand. If a film is there, it's because an Alamo programmer loves it. It's kinda like going to your favorite video store when you could do that, mixed with going to your favorite theatre, when you could do that too. Staff picks, cult classics, Found Footage Fest and Master Pancake, Weird Wednesday and Terror Tuesday, Fantastic Fest faves, they're all there for rental or purchase.
    Ongoing 
    Online via ondemand.drafthouse.com
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    Paramount Theatre at Home

    This series offers a selection of films curated by Paramount expert programmer Stephen Jannise as well as meal pairings so you can enjoy dinner and a movie. They've taken the guesswork out of movie night and arranged discounts with participating restaurants. Get all the details online.
    Ongoing 
    Online via www.austintheatre.org
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    ReOpen: A Documentary (2020)

    ReOpen is a short-format doc series that gives viewers a window into the difficult decisions that local restaurant chefs and owners are making every day to provide hospitality, keep diners safe, and save their businesses during a global pandemic. A new episode drops every Tuesday.
    Tuesdays 
    Online via reopendoc.com
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    Violet Crown Virtual Cinema

    Violet Crown Cinema is saving a seat for you ... on the couch. They continue Magnolia Mondays as well as offering the arthouse cinema they're known for, all virtually, and ticket purchases benefit the theatre.
    Ongoing 
    Online via austin.violetcrown.com
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    Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival Online

    CTDFF presents their online short film showcase and live Q&As with filmmakers available all month, and when you register you'll be among the first to get tickets for the festival in October.
    Through Sept. 15 
    Online via www.txdisabilities.org
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    Documentary Film Workshop: Personal Storytelling

    A perfect stepping stone for folks interested in diving into personal storytelling film techniques and format, directly from Austin documentarian Illyana Bocanegra. All levels welcome.
    Tue., Aug. 18, 4pm: register by noon. $10. 
    Online via www.austinfilmschool.org

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