Meet the filmmaker: Nina Conti (“Her Master’s Voice”)
Rooftop had the opportunity to ask some questions about the truly personal documentary Her Master’s Voice by Nina Conti.
Meet The Filmmaker: Katie Dellamaggiore (“Brooklyn Castle”)
Katie Dellamaggiore’s debut feature Brooklyn Castle tells the extraordinary story of New York City middle school I.S. 318, home of the nation’s most successful student chess team. Though 70% of the school’s students come from low income families, most of their player rankings would beat out Albert Einstein. Katie spent over a year with the kids, documenting their hard work, their challenges and their success. Rooftop recently had a chat with her about her experiences making the film, her inspiration, and exciting plans for the future.
Meet the filmmaker: Wojciech Staron (“The Argentinean Lesson”)
Captured in breathtaking 16mm film, The Argentinean Lesson follows an eight-year-old traveling from Poland to Argentina who meets Marcia, a beautiful and brave young girl, 11 going on 30.
Never Stop the Movement with Girl Walk // All Day
Remember that time you were stared down for innocently jamming to your headphones by yourself on the subway? Well, Jacob Krupnick’s Girl Walk // All Day tells you that it’s okay!
Orbit(Film) Circulating in July
A whimsical and scientific omnibus of short films about our solar system, commissioned and created by Cinemad and Rooftop Films, landing in Portland, Chicago and San Francisco in July.
Freedom Rings Across Five Boroughs
Five Boroughs + Thirty Screenings + Zero Cost / All Summer Long = Rooftop Films Free Summer Series
Meet the filmmaker: Bryan Wizemann (“Think of Me”)
Award-winning filmmaker Bryan Wizemann’s feature plays Rooftop’s Opening Weekend on May 12. Bryan talked with us about his inspiration for the film, his festival success, and working with Lauren Ambrose.
Rooftop Films at Tribeca
Rooftop is proud to co-present two screenings at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, Andrew Semans’ “Nancy, Please,” and Michael Palmieri & Donal Mosher’s “Off Label.” And don’t miss the other great Rooftop Alums at this year’s fest.
WATCH “WHERE SOLDIERS COME FROM”
If you missed Heather Courtney’s powerful and important film Where Soldiers Come From at last year’s Rooftop Summer Series, it is now available for streaming or download.
ORBIT(FILM) Screenings and Merch and DVDs, oh my!
Time to get your space nerd on.