Raise the Roof

Rooftop Films kicks off its 14th Annual Summer Series this weekend with two $10 screenings atop the New Design High School on the Lower East Side. 

The Rooftop Films 2010 Summer Series will run every weekend from May 14-August 15, and will include feature-length films and programs of shorts, all new, all independent. Most of the feature films are either New York, US or World Premieres. Most screenings will include a filmmaker Q&A. Films represent a diverse range of documentaries, fiction, drama, comedy animation and more. 

This weekend opens with some new shorts and sneak peek at Holy Rollers, which looks intense but amazing.

Friday, May 14
THIS IS WHAT WE MEAN BY SHORT FILMS

These shorts are filled with ideas that are as sharp as anything you'll see in a feature film, but get their message across in a hurry using innovation, originality and outlandish creativity.

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: Films
11:30pm: After party with free drinks

Tickets: $10 online or at the door

Saturday, May 15
HOLY ROLLERS

Special Sneak Preview -- Holy Rollers is 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 stars 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

9:00pm: Films
11:30pm: After party with free drinks