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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.

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.

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.

IFP’s Independent Film Week – The Pitch!

IFP’s Independent Film Week – The Pitch!

Cas is an independent filmmaker and internet stuff-maker. He has been screening films with Rooftop since our inaugural year in 1997, and was one of three Rooftop alums we placed in the IFP Project Forum. He blogged this pitch about his experience.

Headlines from the IFP Conference

Headlines from the IFP Conference

Rooftop alum Steve Collins breaks out the skinny jeans and breaks down the IFP Film Conference. Check out his dark comedy “The Garden.”

In Between the IFP Film Conference – Post #2

In Between the IFP Film Conference – Post #2

Steve Collins, Rooftop alum, is a filmmaker at the IFP Project Forum. He’s blogging observations for us this week.

In Between the IFP Film Conference

In Between the IFP Film Conference

Steve Collins has perhaps shown more films at Rooftop than any other filmmaker. He is one of three filmmakers Rooftop placed at the IFP Project Forum, and he’ll be blogging for us this week.

“Pitch Yourself” Panel at IFP

“Pitch Yourself” Panel at IFP

On Thursday, September 24, I will be moderating a panel of experts advising filmmakers on how to pitch themselves and their films to attract investors, partners, and audiences. Come join us!

“Jack Goes Boating” in Theaters Now

“Jack Goes Boating” in Theaters Now

Jack Goes Boating is the new movie from our friends at Overture Films and Big Beach. It is now open in New York City.

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