Watch: The Things We Keep

Watch: The Things We Keep

The film consists entirely of objects, and yet it’s surprisingly touching, revealing the character behind it and all the moments, people and places that make up a life. Because of the visual detail, if you saw this film at Rooftop, it’s worth a second, slower look in full screen mode.

Watch: The Terrible Thing of Alpha-9

Watch: The Terrible Thing of Alpha-9

What if mankind’s greatest predators were just big five-eyed blue puppy dogs looking to play? Would we still try to zap them? This adorable and energetic animated film by Jake Armstrong is a ton of fun, and also speaks to humanity’s wild daring and laughably bold ignorance.

Watch: “N.A.S.A. A Volta”

Watch: “N.A.S.A. A Volta”

This film scares the guts out of me.

Filmmaker Interview: “Dreams from the Woods”

Filmmaker Interview: “Dreams from the Woods”

Rooftop Films speaks to director Johannes Nyholm about the fine line between dreams and reality. See his shadow puppet animation TONIGHT at Rooftop Films “Dark ‘Toons.”

Filmmaker Interview “Inukshuk”

Filmmaker Interview “Inukshuk”

Rooftop Films spoke with Camillevis Thery about metaphysics and the communicative power of a simple line. See his short film “Inukshuk” TONIGHT at our “Dark ‘Toons” show.

Etienne! Rescheduled for Sunday, May 30

Etienne! Rescheduled for Sunday, May 30

Due to rain, the screening of Etienne! has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 30. All other details remain the same: location, time, etc.

Neistat Brothers HBO Show Sneak Preview

Neistat Brothers HBO Show Sneak Preview

Join us Wednesday, June 2nd, for an exclusive sneak preview of The Neistat Brothers, a genre-busting, eight-episode series.

Filmmaker Interview: “Let’s Harvest the Organs of Death Row Inmates”

Filmmaker Interview: “Let’s Harvest the Organs of Death Row Inmates”

Directors Max Joseph and Chris Weller talk about their film “Let’s Harvest the Organs of Death Row Inmates,” a funny and provocative new take on the death penalty.

Help! Missing Hamster

Help! Missing Hamster

Find Etienne at Rooftop Films on May 30.

Filmmaker Interview: “The Surprise Demise of Francis Cooper’s Mother”

Filmmaker Interview: “The Surprise Demise of Francis Cooper’s Mother”

Rooftop Films spoke to the director of “The Surprise Demise of Francis Cooper’s Mother,” part of our “Dark Toons” program, about why being self-centered around death sometimes makes sense.

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