New York, NY-Rooftop Films kicks off our 14th Annual Summer Series of “Underground Movies Outdoors.” In 2010, we will screen 23 feature films and 21 programs of short films, including festival hits and world premieres. Films come from around the world, with off-beat and hilarious comedies, intimate and intense dramas, powerful and personal documentaries—all of whichreflect Rooftop’s focus on exciting, innovative, independent cinema. Most events include live music, filmmaker Q&As and after-parties with free drinks. Events will be held in thirteen different spectacular outdoor locations, on rooftops, in parks and on piers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. The festival runs weekends from May 14-August 20, with special shows in September. Rooftop Films’ full Summer 2010 schedule will be announced Monday. For more information visit, www.rooftopfilms.com.
Opening Night!
Friday, May 14
THIS IS WHAT WE MEAN BY SHORT FILMS
Opening Night of Rooftop Films 14th Annual Summer Series features grand stories in little packages.
Venue: Open Road Rooftop above New Design High School (350 Grand Street @ Essex – Lower East Side)
8:00pm: Doors Open
8:30pm: Live music by Twin Sister
9:00pm: Film
11:30pm: After party with complimentary drinks
Tickets: $10 online or at the door
For more information visit: http://rooftopfilms.com/2010/schedule/2
Saturday, May 15
HOLY ROLLERS (feature film)
Special Sneak Preview. An intense drama set in late-90s NYC about Hasidic Jews who get caught up in a drug smuggling ring. The feature debut from director Kevin Asch is based on a true story and starring Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Bartha and Q-Tip.
Venue: Open Road Rooftop above New Design High School (350 Grand Street @ Essex – Lower East Side)
8:00pm: Doors Open
8:30pm: Live music by Mahogany
9:00pm: Films
11:30pm: After party with complimentary drinks
Tickets: $10 online or at the door
For more information visit: http://rooftopfilms.com/2010/schedule/3