Rooftop Films: 30 Years of Magic Under the Stars

A project in Brooklyn, NY by Rooftop Films
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From DIY beginnings to a New York institution—join us in launching our anniversary season and building the future of Rooftop Films.
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Backers: 335
Average Daily Pledges: $669
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Funding: $22,070 of $30,000
Dates: Apr 16th -> May 18th (33 days)
Project By: Rooftop Films
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Latest News

UPDATE (05/15/26 4:30 PM)— 

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi friends! Please note: if you make a donation pledge for any of our three member tier rewards in order to receive the pair of free tickets to tonight's Opening Night celebration in Green-Wood Cemetery after 5 PM, your name will simply be on the... (Read More)

TONIGHT! Celebrate the opening of our landmark 30th season under the stars in Green-Wood Cemetery!

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Celebrate the start of Rooftop's landmark 30th season with a dazzling night of new short films under the stars, three decades in the making. When the screen fades, the evening's just beginning: stay for a post-show Q&A with some of the featured... (Read More)

An update from Mark Elijah Rosenberg, founder and artistic director of Rooftop Films

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Now is a particular moment for Rooftop Films to get back to our roots, and to innovate what we do. We’re refocusing on emerging filmmakers—short films from undiscovered directors, and premieres of feature films that we think will astonish the... (Read More)

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