Rooftop Films interviews Shenandoah Ableman of Shenandoah and the Night.

A fifth grade choir from Staten Island gets their big break

If you’ve noticed a few things changing in Brooklyn over the years, you might want to come see the monthly Brooklyn Reconstructed film series kicking off tomorrow Wednesday July 25 with ‘My Brooklyn’.

The good people at Macktez know it can be tough to find time, space, and most importantly the cash necessary to pursue your creative interests. In order to help you escape these distractions and really get down to work they are offering the opportunity to win a $1000 summer stipend. To enter for a chance [...]

Katie Dellamaggiore’s debut feature Brooklyn Castle tells the extraordinary story of New York City middle school I.S. 318, home of the nation’s most successful student chess team. Though 70% of the school’s students come from low income families, most of their player rankings would beat out Albert Einstein. Katie spent over a year with the kids, documenting their hard work, their challenges and their success. Rooftop recently had a chat with her about her experiences making the film, her inspiration, and exciting plans for the future.

Rooftop Films is merging with the sport of Baseball on Staten Island for free screenings of some classic baseball films.

A whimsical and scientific omnibus of short films about our solar system, commissioned and created by Cinemad and Rooftop Films, landing in Portland, Chicago and San Francisco in July.

Five Boroughs + Thirty Screenings + Zero Cost / All Summer Long = Rooftop Films Free Summer Series

Beasts of the Southern Wild, one of the greatest movies you will ever see, is now playing in New York and L.A. Check it out this weekend at the Landmark Sunshine and Lincoln Plaza Cinemas in NYC, and the Landmark Theater and Arclight Cinema in Los Angeles.

We are please to announce the return of Flicks on the Beach to Coney Island starting this July, presented by NYC & Co. and Rooftop Films. This season’s lineup brings up and coming filmmakers, modern classics, and a historic celebration