Free Arts Workshop + Screening for Youth
Rooftop Films, the Fledgling Fund, DreamYard Project, and Shine Global partner-up to bring free arts workshops and screenings on July 31, August 3, and August 7.
Big News for Rooftop Filmmakers’ Fund Grantees
It’s been an exciting few months for our Filmmakers’ Fund Grantees. Join us in doing a little dance for them.
Announcing Our South by Southwest Weekend
We could not be more excited to announce our special weekend of select films from the 2011 South by Southwest Film Festival, making their New York Premieres June 3-5 2011, as part of Rooftop Films 15th Annual Summer Series.
Rooftop Alums at Sundance
The 2011 Sundance line-up features 25 Rooftop Alums, more than ever before. Meet the Sundance stars of tomorrow: Buy a Rooftop Films Membership today.
Rooftop Films and the Kickstarter Film Festival in the New York Times
The New York Times writes about the First Annual Kickstarter Festival, presented by Rooftop Films, and how Kickstarter.com is changing the world of independent film.
Rooftop Photos: Toronto
On May 5-8, Rooftop Films hosted screenings on a roof in Toronto, in conjunction with Hot Docs. The nights were chilly, but the movies and views were spectacular. Check out the pics!
The Weather Conspiracy
As an outdoor film festival, Rooftop is particularly attuned to the weather. As a self-trained weather expert, we’ve realized mainstream weather coverage is a conspiracy! Come to Rooftop Films even when the weather forecast has a chance of rain!
Opening Weekend: Sold Out Shows, Lots of Buzz
Over 1,700 of you came out for Rooftop Films Opening Weekend, which sold out and got lots of attention from the press. (Photo by Chris La Putt of Brooklyn Vegan.)
Rooftop in The New Yorker
The New Yorker ran an adorable illustration of Rooftop Films’ opening weekend screening of Holy Rollers, Saturday, May 15 at Open Road Rooftop above New Design High School.
Rooftop Films on NY1
Millions of New Yorkers tune into NY1 every day, so we’re thrilled to be listed. The piece about Rooftop is about one minute in, just after the sword-swallowers and fire-breathers. (I’m going to check that out, too!)