Short Films

Orbit(Film) Outdoors in Houston

Orbit(Film) Outdoors in Houston

Rooftop Films and Cinemad present Orbit(Film), an omnibus of short films about the solar system. Three events March 17-19 at the Aurora Picture Show in Houston, TX.

Support Tamika Guishard’s “Jackie”

Support Tamika Guishard’s “Jackie”

Rooftop has been working with filmmaker Tamika Guishard since 2003. She has dedicated countless hours to teaching students at Automotive High School. Now it’s time for the world to give something back to her. Help Tamika make a new film!

Film Movement and Rooftop Films Announce Winner of 2010 Short Film Distribution Contest

Film Movement and Rooftop Films Announce Winner of 2010 Short Film Distribution Contest

Kiss is the winner of the 2010 Rooftop Films Distribution Contest. Win it on DVD along with the thriller If I Want to Whistle, I’ll Whistle.

Support “Crazy Beats Strong Every Time” on Kickstarter

Support “Crazy Beats Strong Every Time” on Kickstarter

Support Rooftop Alum Moon Molson’s second short Film, Crazy Beats Strong Every Time on Kickstarter.

Short Films by Rooftop Alum Jamie Travis on DVD

Short Films by Rooftop Alum Jamie Travis on DVD

The Armoire was an audience favorite at our “Fears and Fantasies” short film program. A DVD of his acclaimed short films is now available on Amazon.

Get a Rooftop DVD With Your Donation

Get a Rooftop DVD With Your Donation

Rooftop Films needs to raise $5,000 by August 4 in order to “extend the summer.” Please donate if you love Rooftop, and want to see us expand…Right into your home with this limited-edition DVD.

Filmmaker Interview: Bye Bye C’est Fini

Filmmaker Interview: Bye Bye C’est Fini

Last week we screened the Swedish Film ‘Bye Bye C’est Fini’ as part of our partnership with the Swedish Film Institute. Rooftop Films spoke to director Tora MÃ¥rtens about the film’s subject, a 74 year old Brazilian woman whose frequent trysts with younger lovers keep her young.

Filmmaker Interview: No Ward

Filmmaker Interview: No Ward

Rooftop speaks to filmmaker Terrence Nance about his film NO WARD and the devastating effects of forced migration in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Filmmaker Interview: Mariachi

Filmmaker Interview: Mariachi

Elena Greenlee, director of Mariachi, talks to Rooftop Films about the delicate task of telling a non abrasive story about race relations. See it tonight for free at Ft. Greene Park.

Announcing Animation Block Party’s Opening Night Line-up

Announcing Animation Block Party’s Opening Night Line-up

Announcing the 2010 Animation Block Party Opening Night Line-up, at Rooftop Films on July 30th.

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