Rooftop Films Summer Series

Film Students: Become our next Programming Intern!

Film Students: Become our next Programming Intern!

Rooftop films seeks a hard working, dedicated individual to be our Fall Programming Intern – if you’re interested in film festival programming, independent film, arts administration, or non-profit management, apply today!

MEET THE FILMMAKER: Sean Baker (Tangerine)

MEET THE FILMMAKER: Sean Baker (Tangerine)

We spoke with Sean Baker about the challenges of marrying quality filmmaking with social commentary, as well as his influences in making Tangerine (at Rooftop 7/07).

SHORT CUTS: The Mystery of Flying Kicks (From the Director of Sam Klemke’s Time Machine)

SHORT CUTS: The Mystery of Flying Kicks (From the Director of Sam Klemke’s Time Machine)

What are shoes doing hanging from telephone wires? Investigate with Matthew Bate, director of Sam Klemke’s Time Machine, in this week’s Short Cut.

Live Documentary Master Class With Sam Green

Live Documentary Master Class With Sam Green

Rooftop Filmmakers’ Fund Grantee and Oscar nominated filmmaker Sam Green talks film as experience and his “live docmentary” format at DCTV December 2nd.

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night Hits Theaters November 21st

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night Hits Theaters November 21st

Summer Series alum A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night hits select theaters on November 21st! Don’t miss the world’s first Iranian vampire spaghetti western.

Meet the 2014 Rooftop Filmmakers’ Fund Grantees!

Meet the 2014 Rooftop Filmmakers’ Fund Grantees!

Rooftop Films is pleased to introduce you to the 2014 Rooftop Filmmakers Fund Grantees – a group of talented, up and coming filmmakers who you should certainly be looking out for!

Taking it to the web: YouTube for Filmmakers

Taking it to the web: YouTube for Filmmakers

Back in July, YouTube and Rooftop films hosted YouTube for Filmmakers, a presentation offering Rooftop filmmakers and friends an overview of the various resources YouTube has to offer. In front of a packed audience, the YouTube staffers gave us a presentation that was short, but jammed with information, just like YouTube videos themselves.

Summer Series Alums in Theaters/VOD/iTunes Now

Summer Series Alums in Theaters/VOD/iTunes Now

As you mourn the end of the 2014 Summer Series, take solace in the fact that many of the wonderful films we’ve screened this summer are now available for consumption in more conventional venues.

Meet the Filmmaker: Trey Edwards Shults (Krisha)

Meet the Filmmaker: Trey Edwards Shults (Krisha)

We spoke with director Trey Edwards Shults about the process behind his intense short film, and the project’s future as a feature. Krisha screens on Saturday, August 16 as part of our closing night celebration Rooftop Shots. Tickets are on sale now!

Meet the Filmmaker: Alexander Carson (Numbers and Friends)

Meet the Filmmaker: Alexander Carson (Numbers and Friends)

Numbers and Friends screens Saturday, August 16 as part of our closing night celebration, Rooftop Shots! Tickets are on sale now!

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