Rooftop Films is more than a film festival—we are a film community. When a filmmaker is selected to screen with Rooftop Films, they become part of that community forever. From then on, we’ll support that film and filmmaker in every way we can.
The Rooftop Films Summer Series
We’re committed to helping filmmakers get their films screened and we believe that it’s the responsibility of a festival to make that process as easy as possible. That is why we keep our submission fees low. We don’t screen in theaters, so each event is different. A unique venue, live music, filmmaker Q&As, and free afterparties are just the start. For some films we’ve also included strongman stunts, bicycle tricks, thematic karaoke, an eco-carnival, social issue campaigns, dog step-and-repeats and more. The audience will never forget your screening at Rooftop Films. Find out how to submit to the next Rooftop Films Summer Series.
Rooftop Filmmakers Fund
The Rooftop Filmmakers Fund is how we help our community of alumni filmmakers make their next movie and build sustainable careers in independent film.. Find out how to submit to the Rooftop Filmmakers Fund here, and read more about past grantees.
Discounted Equipment Rentals
Setting up your own screening? Rooftop Films has the gear to tech a living room screening for 10 friends or a huge outdoor event for 4,000 people. If you want to show your film again and need a projector, sound system, screen, and more, we offer discounted rates to alumni filmmakers. Click here for more info on Rentals.
Follow-up Promotion for Your Film
Many films that screen at Rooftop go on to theatrical runs, TV exhibition, DVD distribution, and more. We have a promotional network that reaches hundreds of thousands of people. Through our blog, email list and social media, we’ll keep promoting whatever happens with you and your film, keeping the buzz going long after your Rooftop screening. Contact us for more information.
Fundraising Assistance
If you’re looking to raise money for a project through Kickstarter, IndieGoGo or any other social media platform, let us know. We have a curated page on Kickstarter, and will promote your campaign. Contact us for more information.
A Network of Support
Beyond all that, our staff is here to help you in any way we can. We’ve given advice on rough cuts, recommended films to other programmers and distributors, written letters of recommendation for grants—whatever it takes to support our community. Contact us.