Summers in NYC are always hot, busy and full of adventure. One of the great treats this summer is the outdoor feature film screenings hosted by Rooftop Film, now in its 14th year running their Summer Series. It begins May 20th and runs through August 20th.
With over 2,500 submissions from over 50 countries, this event provides a forum for both emerging and seasoned film professionals to showcase their personal cinematic stories and anecdotes. This year there will be over 100 short films and 28 full length features, including world premieres and award winning pieces and two special live music soundtracks performances.
Rooftop Films has always been about the “live collective feeling,” utilizing unique spaces and communities to create an experience in the open air above ground level, with meaningful connections between the story and location. The venues are scattered throughout the boroughs and range from artist buildings, schools, environmental centers, parks and piers. These events include, live music, Q&A with filmmakers and an after-party with free drinks all for $10, available online or at the door. Check out a list of screenings below:
Friday, May 14
THIS IS WHAT WE MEAN BY SHORT FILMS Opening Night of Rooftop Films
On the roof of Open Road at New Design High School (350 Grand St., Lower East Side, Manhattan)
Saturday, May 15
“Holy Rollers” Special sneak preview
On the roof of Open Road at New Design High School (350 Grand St., Lower East Side, Manhattan)
Friday, May 21
HOPELESSLY DEVOTED (short films)
On the roof of Open Road at New Design High School (350 Grand St., Lower East Side, Manhattan)
Saturday, May 22
“Engkwentro” US Premiere
On the roof of Open Road at New Design High School (350 Grand St., Lower East Side, Manhattan)
Thursday, May 27
“Etienne” NY Premiere
On the roof of Brooklyn Tech High School (29 Ft. Greene Pl., Ft. Greene, Brooklyn)
Friday, May 28
DARK ‘TOONS (short films)
On the roof of Open Road at New Design High School (350 Grand St., Lower East Side, Manhattan)
Saturday, May 29
HOME MOVIES (short films)
On the roof of Open Road at New Design High School (350 Grand St., Lower East Side, Manhattan)
Thursday, June 3
FULL FRAME DOCUMENTARY (short films)
On the roof of Brooklyn Tech High School (29 Ft. Greene Pl., Ft. Greene, Brooklyn)
Friday, June 4
DANGEROUS DOCS (short films)
On the roof of Open Road at New Design High School (350 Grand St., Lower East Side, Manhattan)
Saturday, June 5
FEARS AND FANTASIES (short films)
On the roof of Open Road at New Design High School (350 Grand St., Lower East Side, Manhattan)
Saturday, June 12
“The Man Next Door” NY Sneak Preview.
On the roof of El Museo del Barrio (1230 Fifth Ave., East Harlem, Manhattan)
Sunday, June 13
“Tiny Furniture”
In the lot across from BAM (Fulton & Ashland, Ft. Greene, Brooklyn) * In the event of rain, this event will be held on Thursday, June 17.
Friday, June 18
NEW YORK NON-FICTION (short films)
On the roof of Open Road at New Design High School (350 Grand St., Lower East Side, Manhattan)
Saturday, June 19
“Lovers of Hate”
On the roof of Open Road at New Design High School (350 Grand St., Lower East Side, Manhattan)
Sunday, June 20
“Sweet Mud”
On the pier at Solar One (23rd St. & East River, Kips Bay, Manhattan)
Thursday, June 24
THE RURAL LIFE AND SPIRIT (short films)
On the lawn of Automotive High School (50 Bedford Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn)
Friday, June 25
“The Happy Poet” NY Premiere.
On the roof of Open Road at New Design High School (350 Grand St., Lower East Side, Manhattan)
Saturday, June 26
“Gravity was Everywhere Back Then”
On the roof of Open Road at New Design High School (350 Grand St., Lower East Side, Manhattan) * In the event of rain, this show will be held on the following day, June 27.
Friday, July 2
INDUSTRIANCE (short films)
On the roof of The Old American Can Factory (232 Third St., Gowanus, Brooklyn)
Thursday, July 8
“Nyarma” & “Polar Explorer” NY Premiere.
On the roof of Brooklyn Tech High School (29 Ft. Greene Pl., Ft. Greene, Brooklyn)
Friday, July 9
KICKSTARTER A
On the roof of The Old American Can Factory (232 Third St., Gowanus, Brooklyn)
Saturday, July 10
“The Tightrope” US Premiere.
Venue: On the roof of El Museo del Barrio (1230 Fifth Ave., East Harlem, Manhattan)
Friday, July 16
“We Don’t Care About Music Anyway” NY Premiere.
On the roof of The Old American Can Factory (232 Third St., Gowanus, Brooklyn)
Saturday, July 17
BROOKLYN TRANSFORMATIONS (short films)
On the lawn in Fort Greene Park (South Oxford & Myrtle, Ft. Greene, Brooklyn)
Wednesday, July 21
SWEDISH CINEMA (short films)
On the lawn of Socrates Sculpture Park (3134 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City, Queens)
Friday, July 23
“The Ape” NY Premiere.
On the roof of Brooklyn Tech High School (29 Ft. Greene Pl., Ft. Greene, Brooklyn)
Saturday, July 24
“Greetings from the Woods” NY Premiere.
On the roof of The Old American Can Factory (232 Third St., Gowanus, Brooklyn)
Thursday, July 29
CAPUCINE: FILMMAKING MONKEYS & OTHER RENEGADES (short films)
On the roof of Brooklyn Tech High School (29 Ft. Greene Pl., Ft. Greene, Brooklyn)
Friday, July 30
ANIMATION BLOCK PARTY (short films)
On the lawn of Automotive High School (50 Bedford Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn)
Saturday, July 31
“Disco and Atomic War” NY Premiere.
On the roof of The Old American Can Factory (232 Third St., Gowanus, Brooklyn)
Friday, August 6
DOOMED LOVE AND THE DEVILLES (short films)
On the lawn of Automotive High School (50 Bedford Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn)
Friday, August 13
“Last Train Home”
On the roof of The Old American Can Factory (232 Third St., Gowanus, Brooklyn)
Friday, August 20
ROOFTOP SHOTS (short films)
On the roof of The Old American Can Factory (232 Third St., Gowanus, Brooklyn)