ROOFTOP FILMS & INDEPENDENT FILM WEEK

By Rooftop Films on 09/04/2008

Once again, Rooftop Films is proud to be supporting emerging and independent filmmakers by partnering with IFP on Independent Film Week, September 14-19, 2008.

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Rooftop-related events include, free outdoor screenings (with free drinks), "Meet the Programmers" sessions, panel discussions, and more:

Free outdoor film screenings:
+ Tues., September 16, 8-11pm
Trinidad ( PJ Raval, Jay Hodges | Colorado, Austin | 1:26:00)
40 years ago, Dr. Stanley Biber transformed a sleepy mining town in Colorado into the Sex Change Capital of The World. 



+ Wed., September 17, 8-11pm
Selections from the IFP Narrative and Documentary Labs
A sneak peek at trailers and scenes from independent fiction and documentary films that will be next year's hot festival and indie releases.

Venue: on the pier at Solar One
Address: 23rd Street @ the East River (Kips Bay, Manhattan)
Directions: R/6 to 23rd St., walk all the way East, or take the B23 bus all the way East.
8:00PM: Doors open
8:30PM: Sound Fix presents live music by Frances
9:00PM: Films
10:30PM: Free drinks courtesy of Radeberger Pilsner.
Rain: In the event of rain, there will be some covering for the audience, but we suggest you bring an umbrella.
Presented in partnership with: IFC.com, IndieGoGo, and Solar One

+ Wed., September 17 & Thurs., September 18., 3-6pm
Rooftop programmers Mark Elijah Rosenberg and Dan Nuxoll will be taking part in the "Meet the Programmers" sessions. A chance for filmmakers to talk about their work and get a sense of various festivals' goals, criteria and selection processes.

+ Wed., Sept. 17, 4-5pm
Artistic Director Mark Elijah Rosenberg will be moderating a panel on "DIY Distribution: Art House & Alternative Venue Programming." As audiences for films become more segmented, how can filmmakers work directly with art house and alternative venue programmers to showcase their latest content and bring audience back to the theatres? This session will bring together DIY filmmakers and programmers to discuss what works best to market, position and program independent films in art house theatres and alternative venues to maximize financial impact for both parties. Panelists include Karen Cooper (Film Forum), Ned Hinkle (Brattle Theater), Wendy Lidell (International Film Circuit), Dennis O'Connor (Bottle Shock), Cora Olson (Good Dick), Cynthia Swartz (42 West PR).

For the latest Conference updates and pass purchases, go to www.filmmakerconference.com.