Archive for the ‘Rooftop Alumni News’ Category
After running Rooftop Films for 14 years, there are now over 1,600 filmmakers who have screened with us. A talented and productive bunch that spans the globe and covers all corners of the indie film world (and beyond). We’ll always happily promote the work of our alums, so here you can find out tons of interesting things they’re up to.
Robert Greene is yapping away again. When will this guy shut up? Even if he is promoting Fake It So Real, a fantastic documentary about some really gutsy and interesting independent wrestling, does he need to embarrass himself like this?
Long time Rooftop alumni Stephen Collins’ latest film will have its New York premiere at reRun Gastropub Theater! Steve will be there in person to talk about this darkly comic, off-kilter film.
Jessica contributed to the Rooftop project Orbit(film),” and her next project brings us back down to the outer fringes of Earth. Jessica spent a year in Finland with the Aatsinki family, but she needs your help bringing their story to the screen!
Help Rooftop alum and Filmmakers’ Fund grantee PJ Raval complete his latest film, “Untitled Gay Retirement Documentary” following the lives of three male LGBT seniors. Raval needs to raise $10,000 by May 28th to finish shooting the project.
Rooftop is proud to co-present two screenings at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, Andrew Semans’ “Nancy, Please,” and Michael Palmieri & Donal Mosher’s “Off Label.” And don’t miss the other great Rooftop Alums at this year’s fest.
As if you needed another reason to get excited about summer, POV has announced the documentary lineup for their 25th anniversary season on PBS. This year they’ll be showing another excellent selection of films, including a number of Rooftop Alums.
Chronicles an unprecedented series of concerts performed in NYC by legendary jazz composer and conductor Lawrence D. ‘Butch’ Morris.
Though your thoughts may be filled with Friday and the weekend, be sure to free up your evenings next week for a chance to see Rooftop Alum Don Hertzfeldt’s award winning animated trilogy, in its entirety for the first time!
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