If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then a motion picture is worth an entire volume of encyclopedias written in Latin twice. Witness a valuable moving image with today's Groupon: for $20, you get a one-day pass to the Hill Country Film Festival at the Stagecoach Theater in Fredericksburg on Friday, April 29, or Saturday, April 30 (a $40 value). Die-hard film junkies can purchase two Groupons, one for each day the passes are offered.

With a lineup of more than 40 feature-length and short films, the Hill Country Film Festival aims to shine a light on local and global independent cinema. Witness blossoming talents showcase their celluloid-captured works of art and vie for awards, glory, and the chance to rename losers’ movies as they see fit. A full schedule of events includes question-and-answer sessions with filmmakers after many screenings, allowing viewers to uncover the truths behind the movies they watch, such as how a certain shot was achieved or whether cameras have feelings. Run by a dedicated, experienced staff, the cinematic celebrations all happen at the Stagecoach Theater, decked out with all-digital projection and 7.1 surround sound.