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Special Screenings for Tue., Dec. 1
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    Austin Polish Film Festival

    This year, APFF has taken most of the screenings to the virtual realm, offering two months of Polish features and documentaries online, as well three films co-presented with Austin Jewish Film Festival and a few screenings at Galaxy Highland.
    Through Dec. 31 
    Online via www.austinpolishfilm.com
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    Capital City Black Film Festival

    The theme this year is "Breakthrough: Unleash Your Power," with a focus on exploring the impacts of racism on Black mental health. There's a wide range of passes available, from bronze to VIP, and even a free sampler option. VIP is the way to go, getting you access to all the spotlight films and 20 screening blocks, plus industry panels, filmmaker Q&As, a T-shirt, and exclusive treats from sponsors.
    Fri.-Sun., Dec. 4-6. Free-$65. 
    Online via www.capcitybff.com
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    Other Worlds Film Festival

    The virtual Other Worlds Film Festival is in full swing, so we hope you have a badge to get access to all the screenings and fun; the badgeless can get individual tickets for $15 or a quad pack for $50.
    Through Sun., Dec. 6 
    Online via www.otherworldsfilmfest.com
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    Paramount Holiday Film Series

    The series comes to a close this weekend with White Christmas, Love Actually, and It's a Wonderful Life. Get your tickets soon because the theatre is operating at very limited capacity.
    Dec. 6-20 
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    Out of Town

    Wild Texas Film Tour

    In ordinary times, filmmaker and conservationist Ben Masters would be traveling the state sharing wildlife, adventure, and conservation stories, but this year the film festival has gone online. The short and feature films showcase the Scottish Highlands, the Texas ocelot, Buffalo Bayou, paddlefish, swift fox, and several other topics that will appeal to a wide variety of audiences.
    Through Dec. 31. Free, but donations appreciated. 
    Online via www.wildfilmtour.com
OFFSCREEN
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    A Very Happy Holiday Blue Star Lite Show

    Blue Starlite has created a winter wonderland in their space, with movie-themed decorative scenes and sparkling lights for perfect photo ops. Each night there'll be a surprise short film and holiday pre-show so you can get out to the drive-in for a short and sweet outing with the fam.
    Various dates Dec. 1-23 
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    AFS Holiday Gift Memberships

    This holiday season, when you buy an Austin Film Society membership, you get two bonus months and a free gift of a ballcap or a T-shirt designed by local illustrator Alana Louise.
    Ongoing 
    Online via www.austinfilm.org
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    Read-Watch-Talk: My Friend Dahmer

    Austin Public Library hosts a virtual movie-book club discussion on the merits of the graphic novel and the film inspired by it.
    Tue., Dec. 1, 7pm. Free. 
    Online via library.austintexas.gov

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