Cinereach Grants

Cinereach Grants

Our friends at Cinereach have announced their 2010 Summer Cycle Grantees and are now accepting applications for their 2011 Winter Grant Cycle.

Ashcan Press

Ashcan Press

Rooftop’s buddies at the emerging Ashcan Press are churning out new comic books that are smart, funny, and visually compelling, with superheroes and everyday people exploring pressing modern issues and deeply personal stories. See previews online.

Grips and PA’s “Made in NY”

Grips and PA’s “Made in NY”

New York Filmmakers: looking for a PA or Grip for your next shoot? Look no further than the Brooklyn Workforce Innovations’ “Made in NY” Program.

Support “When Two Worlds Collide” on IndieGoGo

Support “When Two Worlds Collide” on IndieGoGo

A contemporary apocalyptic story of a man, of a people, and of the fate of one of our planet’s most valuable natural resources, the Amazonian Rainforest. Co-produced by the Rooftop Filmmakers’ Fund, this vital film needs your support!

Thurs: Beyond Bullets Free Screening of “Shooting Poverty”

Thurs: Beyond Bullets Free Screening of “Shooting Poverty”

Fresh off a screening at the United Nations, on Thursday October 28 Rooftop’s parters at DCTV’s Beyond Bullets are hosting a free show of Oxfam’s “Shooting Poverty” short films.

“Waste Land” Opens This Friday in NYC!

“Waste Land” Opens This Friday in NYC!

See Lucy Walker‘s award winning documentary, Waste Land about a superstar artist (Vik Muniz) and an inspiring group of scavengers in the world’s largest landfill. Opens THIS FRIDAY at the Angelika in NYC.

Get 15% Off ALL Rooftop Films Equipment Rentals

Get 15% Off ALL Rooftop Films Equipment Rentals

We have the lowest rates in New York for quality professional AV rentals and services. For a limited time, mention this blog post and get 15% off all rentals. Planning an event? Contact us today.

Where were you on “11/04/08”?

Where were you on “11/04/08”?

Jeff Deutchman’s acclaimed “user-generated” documentary, 11/04/08 will be screening in NYC this Thursday. The film consists of footage shot all over the world on the day that Barack Obama was elected President.

POV “This Is My Family” Video Submissions

POV “This Is My Family” Video Submissions

Rooftop loves home movies. Now, PBS’ acclaimed documentary series POV is running, essentially, a home movie contest — This Is My Family.

TONIGHT: Signe Baumane at the Society of Illustrators

TONIGHT: Signe Baumane at the Society of Illustrators

An evening with Rooftop Alum and Bill Plympton mentee Signe Baumane’s charming and provocative animation TONIGHT at the Society of Illustrators.

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