Rooftop Films 2012 Summer Series

The Boys of Summer in This Ain’t California

The Boys of Summer in This Ain’t California

Our intern Samantha Hill picks This Ain’t California as her favorite film of the summer.

Meet the Filmmaker: Keith Miller (“Welcome to Pine Hill”)

Meet the Filmmaker: Keith Miller (“Welcome to Pine Hill”)

Rooftop talks with Welcome to Pine Hill director Keith Miller ahead of the free screening in Fort Greene Park on Thursday, August 9.

Get Inspired with Once in a Lullaby

Get Inspired with Once in a Lullaby

A fifth grade choir from Staten Island gets their big break

Meet The Filmmaker: Katie Dellamaggiore (“Brooklyn Castle”)

Meet The Filmmaker: Katie Dellamaggiore (“Brooklyn Castle”)

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 Filmmaker’s ‘Charade’: How You Can Help

Rooftop Filmmaker’s ‘Charade’: How You Can Help

Visual artist and Rooftop filmmaker Salise Hughes’ innovative new film needs your help

Meet the Filmmaker: Vikram Gandhi (“Kumaré”)

Meet the Filmmaker: Vikram Gandhi (“Kumaré”)

Director Vikram Gandhi talks with Rooftop Films about his documentary Kumaré, screening Saturday, May 26 at Open Road Rooftop in the Lower East Side.

Meet the Filmmaker: Emmanuel Gras (“Bovines”)

Meet the Filmmaker: Emmanuel Gras (“Bovines”)

Get to know the French filmmaker Emmanuel Gras, director of Bovines screening on Thursday, May 31 at the Old American Can Factory in Gowanus Brooklyn.

Kickstart Rooftop Films

Kickstart Rooftop Films

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