FESTIVAL NEWS
June 6: MTM short films A Loud Color and Vision Test featured in the Rooftop Films Summer Series Shorts Program
Every summer for twelve years, the Rooftop Films Summer Series screens new, independent films in outdoor settings throughout New York City. Rooftop films is considered one of the finest venues for underground shorts and feature films. This summer, two of the sixteen shorts in the Rooftop Films 2008 Summer Series' "This Is What We Mean By Shorts" Shorts Program are Media That Matters Film Festival shorts. This Shorts Program marks the opening night of the Rooftop Films 2008 Summer Series. It will take place on Friday June 6 on the Open Road Rooftop in the Lower East Side, Manhattan.
Due to the Independent Film Center's status as a presenter of this year's Rooftop Films Summer Series, these two MTM films, A Loud Color from the Eighth Annual Media That Matters Film Festival and Vision Test from the Third Annual Media That Matters Film Festival, are featured on the IFC website.
The IFC website also includes a new blog on the Rooftop Films Shorts which introduces each film with a complete description, opportunity for online audience members to post questions for the filmmakers or comments, and statements or interviews with each of the filmmakers. This summer's Rooftop Film Series will hold screenings every weekend from May 31-September 27. These screenings include premieres of both bold new feature films and award-winning shorts in stimulating themed programs. Live music and after-parties with free drinks are also included in most screenings. Tickets are $9 at the door, but tickets for select shows are available for $6 online in advance.
By, Christina Capatides
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