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SUPPORT THE ROOFTOP FILMS REVOLUTION!
By Rooftop Films on 12/22/2008
Filed under: About Rooftop Films and This BlogTHE ROOFTOP FILMS REVOLUTION It's a year of revolutions. Our country is on the brink of change, and I think cinema is going to find its grassroots populist revolution. Rooftop Films is a central part of that revolution. -- Benh Zeitlin, Director of Glory at Sea HOW IS ROOFTOP A REVOLUTION? AND HOW AM I A PART OF IT? Rooftop pushes the frontiers of film by screening deeply personal cinema--untold stories, unexplored communities, unbelievable intimacy and artistry. We show films that matter to you and your community, right in your backyard--or on a roof overlooking it. You're already part... MORE »
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A COMPLIMENTARY ROOFTOP FILMS DVD!
By Rooftop Films on 12/09/2008
Filed under: About Rooftop Films and This BlogDONATE TO ROOFTOP FILMS TODAY Get a complimentary Rooftop Films DVD, and tickets to the 2009 Summer Series with a tax-deductible donation of $100 or more. We know you love Rooftop Films you've come to the shows, screened your films, hung out at our after-parties, been a part of the community--and now you can take a little bit of Rooftop home with you. Rooftop Films is a non-profit corporation, and just as you rely on us to bring the best new independent films in the world right to your neighborhood, we rely on you for your support. Thanks to... MORE »
SUBMIT YOUR WORK TO ROOFTOP FILMS!
By Rooftop Films on 11/18/2008
Filed under: About Rooftop Films and This Blog, Call For Entries, Rooftop NewsRooftop Films is now accepting submissions for the 2009 Summer Series! (Please help us out by forwarding this post to filmmakers and/or posting it to relevant websites) Submit your movies! In May 2009 we will begin celebrating our 13th year of bringing the best underground films in the world outdoors and to the rooftops of New York. Submit your films and videos now and participate in one of the most unforgettable, unique, filmmaker-friendly, independent film events in the world! • A complete list of rules and regulations are available on the Rooftop Films Website. • Films can be submitted via... MORE »
Welcome to the Rooftop Films Blog on IFC.com!
By Rooftop Films on 05/02/2008
Filed under: About Rooftop Films and This Blog, Rooftop Filmmakers, Rooftop News, Rooftop Weekend Recap, Watch Short FilmsWatch short films and read about all things related to Rooftop. Look for: + Film Notes: Read insightful thoughts about the films, and exclusive interviews with the filmmakers. Post a comment or question to join the discussion. + Weekend Recaps: On-The-Roof reporting, giving you a sense of the scene at all our shows. Comment here to tell us about your Rooftop experience.+ Rooftop News: The latest word about upcoming Rooftop events, and updates about Rooftop alumni filmmakers and bands. + And much more! For those of you who know don't know much about Rooftop Films, we are a non-profit film... MORE »
About the Rooftop Films Blog on IFC.com
By Rooftop Films on 05/01/2008
Filed under: About Rooftop Films and This Blog, Animation, Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Environmental Films, Home Movies, Personal Narrative, Political Films, Rooftop Filmmakers, Rooftop Music, Rooftop News, Watch Short FilmsFor those of you who know don't know much (or anything) about Rooftop Films, here is a brief introduction: Rooftop Films is a non-profit film festival and production collective that has been screening and producing independent films since 1997. We are most famous for our annual Summer Series, a summer-long outdoor film festival that features more than 35 screenings each year. All of our summer screenings take place in stunning outdoor locations--either on rooftop or in parks, along piers, or in other scenic outdoor locations all over New York City (and occasionally beyond). We have screened more than 1,500 films... MORE »
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