Kick start Farmlandia: Growing a Documentary
Farmlandia: Growing a Documentary has been almost a decade in the making and now filmmaker Jan Weber needs your help to make it a reality. Pledge now and kick start this important project which explores the changing agricultural industry of America and asks where our food really comes from.
Help Kickstart Sarah Newens and Mina T. Son’s New Documentary, Top Spin
Top Spin documents Ariel Hsing and Michael Landers, two very young U.S. Singles Champions in competitive table tennis. They may already be famous, but Sarah and Mina will prove just how relatable these athletes are as well; they’re striving to make it to the 2012 Olympics, while also just trying to get through high school! Please give them your support.
Help Durier Ryan complete his amazing new project Five Years
Rooftop is thrilled to hear about the new short film from Durier Ryan, after his wonderful Monroe St was so well received last summer. Durier is currently working on a very exciting new project Five Years but needs your help to complete it. Pledge now and kick start Five Years!
Support Rooftop Alum Todd Bieber’s Film About a Turtle Derby
The maker of the fantastic Found: Lost Pictures of New York Blizzard is currently working on his next project, a film about a turtle derby, and needs your help on Kickstarter to make it happen. Pledge now and help kick start this exciting project.
BAMcinemaFest kicks off Tonight!
BAMcinemafast starts this Thursday with a special screening of the wonderful film Weekend. BAM will be showing a series of fantastic films throughout the summer including a screening of The Catechism Cataclysm this Saturday in partnership with Rooftop Films!
Meet the Filmmakers: Michael Galinsky and Suki Hawley (“Battle for Brooklyn”)
We spoke with directors Michael Galinsky and Suki Hawley about how they became involved in the fight against Bruce Ratner’s Atlantic Yard’s projects, and what they hope people will take away from this important film.
FILMMAKER INTERVIEW: IAN CHENEY (“THE CITY DARK”)
Rooftop Films speaks to Ian Cheney (Rooftop Alum, King Corn) about how astronomy can help us put our lives into perspective, and where he goes to enjoy darkness under the 1,000 watt smile of New York City
Filmmaker Interview: Zachary Raines (“Freeloader”)
Zachary Raines, director of the black comedy Freeloader, discusses filming in NYC on no budget and being “broke, lazy and willing to weasel things out of people.” (Those things aren’t related.)
Love Letter to Hot Docs ’11 and The City of El Toro
Rooftop’s resident Canuck provides a guide to Hot Docs, the city of Toronto, and Rooftop’s three shows at the festival.
“St Nick” and “Pioneer” at reRun for One Week Only
Catch two of Rooftop Alum David Lowery’s acclaimed films for one week only at reRun Gastropub and Theater, starting tonight.