Rooftop Films in New York City, announced the selection of short films to screen on opening night, of the the 18th annual Rooftop Films Summer Series. Under the title, THIS IS WHAT WE MEAN BY SHORT FILMS, opening night on Friday, May 16th, will highlight some of the most exciting and original short films from around the world. The following night, Rooftop Films will present a special sneak preview screening of the upcoming A24 Films release OBVIOUS CHILD, described as a subversive, modern-day romantic comedy from writer/director Gillian Robespierre.
THIS IS WHAT WE MEAN BY SHORT FILMS
Bunda Pandeiro (Carlo Sampietro | 3’)
In Brazilian slang, the phrase “Bunda Pandeiro” is used to describe attractive buttocks by referring to them as a tambourine. This film blurs lines between gender and race, reducing each participant to the utilitarian role of a musical instrument.
Filmmaker in attendance.
Rhino Full Throttle (Nashom im Galopp) (Erik Schmitt | 15’)
A young man uses art to reshape the city around him in search of its soul, but a beautiful tourist overtakes his mission in this imaginative love story.
Symphony No. 42 (Réka Busci | 10’)
47 observations in the irrational connections between human and nature.
An Extraordinary Person (Quelqu’un d’Extraordinaire) (Monia Chokri | 28’)
A 30-year-old scholar, intelligent and beautiful yet socially crippled, is forced to attend a bachelorette party where her quest for authenticity leads to an unavoidable confrontation with old acquaintances.
Winner of SXSW Jury Prize.
Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared II: Time (Becky Sloan, Joe Pelling | 4’) Rooftop Alumnus
Eventually everyone runs out of time – but before that happens to you, make some time to go on a journey, a journey through directorial duo Becky & Joe’s existentialist universe of temporal confusion, TV guides and bathtime.
Afronauts (Frances Bodomo | 13’) Rooftop Alumnus
It’s July 16, 1969: America is preparing to launch Apollo 11. Thousands of miles away, the Zambia Space Academy hopes to beat America to the moon in this film inspired by true events.
Filmmaker in attendance.
Master Muscles (Efren Hernandez | 13’)
Veronika and Efren take a trip.
Filmmaker in attendance.
Person To Person (Dustin Guy Dega | 18’) Rooftop Alumnus
Waking up the morning after hosting a party, a man discovers a stranger passed out on his floor. He spends the rest of the day trying to convince her to leave.