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.
Meet Casey Safron, Founder and Curator of the Animation Block Party
Rooftop Films sits down with the programmer for Animation Block Party, playing Friday, July 28 at Automotive High School.
Conrad Jackson’s “Falling Overnight” Hits Theaters July 27th
Rooftop Film’s Alum Conrad Jackson presents “Falling Overnight,” which comes out in theaters July 27th. A gripping and inspiring love story of two hopeful romantics as they embark on an uncertain future, “Falling Overnight” is not a film to miss!
“Kumare” Theatrical Debut at IFC Center June 20th
If you didn’t make it to our screening of Virkam Gandhi’s “Kumare”, we’ve got great news! The documentary film about Gandhi’s dip into the conman’s world as a local guru in Arizona will be showcasing on June 20 in the IFC Center.
Byron Hurt’s “Soul Food Junkies” Goes for the Gold in Miami
Acclaimed independent filmmaker Byron Hurt’s latest film Soul Food Junkies will premiere at the American Black Film Festival this week.
Meet the Filmmakers: Joshua Moore and Alexandra Clayton (“I Think It’s Raining”)
I Think It’s Raining screens at Open Road on June 16. Director Joshua Moore and Actor Alexandra Clayton share with us their collaborative process and more.
Meet the Filmmaker: Amy Seimetz (“Sun Don’t Shine”)
Amy Seimetz chats with Rooftop Films to discuss her debut feature Sun Don’t Shine, screening Saturday, June 9 at Open Road Rooftop in the Lower East Side.
SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO NEXT WEEK
And no, it does not involve bar hopping in the Village in weird costumes (although it does involve superheroes!).
KATI WITH AN I Opens TONIGHT in NYC!
Looking for something to do this weekend? Well look no further, because Rooftop Alum Extraordinaire Robert Greene’s gorgeous new film Kati with an I opens TONIGHT, right here in our fair city.
“Tiny Furniture” Opens This Friday at the IFC Center!
24-year-old Rooftop Alum Lena Dunham‘s new film Tiny Furniture has been winning awards from SXSW, praise from the NY Times, and comparisons to Woody Allen. Go see it for yourself.