Short films represent some of the most daring, creative, exciting filmmaking around, with emerging artists taking chances to create something dynamic, evocative and memorable. Every year at Rooftop, we receive over 2,500 short film submissions, and screen about 125 short films at the festival. So we know we’ve got some of the best shorts in the world. Here on the blog, we’ll post films from our shows. Click on the tags of the names of the short film programs (i.e. “Dark ‘Toons” or “New York Non-Fiction”) to see multiple films from the same curated program.
by Mark Elijah Rosenberg
May 15th, 2013
A look behind the scenes at making the Rooftop Films 2013 trailer, “Building Something Bigger.”
by Sabrina Farhi
April 22nd, 2013
Rooftop alum Ornana’s first feature film”Euphonia” is now online!
by Kristin Molloy
January 30th, 2013
An overview of Slamdance 2013 Film Festival
by Kat Candler
January 22nd, 2013
Kat Candler recounts her highlights of the Sundance Film Festival so far.
by Kat Candler
January 19th, 2013
Kat gives nine lessons she learned from putting her film Black Metal on YouTube.
by Kat Candler
January 17th, 2013
Rooftop Alum Kat Candler reports on her second time at Sundance with her latest film Black Metal.
by Alece Oxendine
October 31st, 2012
Happy Halloween from Rooftop Films!
by Julia Ford
October 9th, 2012
Check out Sean Dunne`s incredible documentary about Insane Clown Posse fans!
by Julia Ford
October 3rd, 2012
Take a look at this hilarious animated short to pick up your mood!
by Alece Oxendine
September 4th, 2012
Today is the last day to vote for your favorite short film as part of the Wrap’s Short Film Festival.