The Rooftop Films 2008 Summer Series

Sometimes the Constitution is our best friend.

For some, perfection on the job means achieving an unrealistic perfection of beauty. This lively and spooky documentary tour of the Patina V Mannequin Factory in Industry City, CA, shows how our perception of the “ideal” female form has been manufactured.

The city may not sleep, but it certainly seems a little quieter before 6 A.M.

After every Rooftop Films show at Open Road Rooftop , everyone who attends the screening is invited to an open bar after-party with free Radeberger Beer at Fontana's (105 Eldridge Street between Broome and Grand). It's a great opportunity to meet the filmmakers and Rooftop Films staff and to relax with a drink to talk about the movies. You must be 21 or over to attend the after party and you MUST get a wristband at the show before heading over to the bar.

After every Rooftop Films show at Automotive High School , everyone who attends the screening is invited to an open bar after-party with free Radeberger Beer at Bar Matchless (557 Manhattan Avenue @ Driggs). It's a great opportunity to meet the filmmakers and Rooftop Films staff and to relax with a drink to talk about the movies. You must be 21 or over to attend the after party and you MUST get a wristband at the show before heading over to the bar.

A surreal romantic comedy about a love affair that develops between a waitress who evaporates when she cries and a laundry man who coughs feathers in times of anxiety.

Rooftop Films, KY & New York magazine present All is Fair: Romance Shorts Lonely souls break all the rules as they search for love in strange ways and illogical places. Venue: on the roof of the Open Road Rooftop Address: 350 Grand Street @ Essex (Lower East Side, Manhattan) Directions: F/J/M/Z to Essex / Delancey Rain: In the event of rain the show will be held indoors at the same location 8:00PM: Doors open 8:30PM: Sound Fix presents live music by Deer Tick 9:00PM: Films 11:30PM - 1:00AM: Open Bar After Party at Fontana’s (105 Eldridge St @ Grand) Courtesy of Radeberger beer Tickets: $9 at going.com Preview: See short films from this and other programs at www.IFC.com Presented in partnership with: KY , New York magazine , IFC.com , Open Road New York & New Design High School PROGRAM NOTES: Lonely souls break all the rules as they search for love in strange ways and illogical places. Lonely people in love do desperate things. This impulsive behavior can lead to thrilling moments—sometimes even wonderful, long-term, loving relationships. But if we are honest with ourselves we realize that more often than not the root emotions that drive us to pursue a new romance, to consummate it, and even to continue it, are rarely those emotions that we would generally classify as noble. With our back against the wall the butterflies in our stomach become far more insidious creatures, undermining our judgment and often driving us toward radical decisions—not all of them sound. Ignoble drives are on full display in this program of short films, and seeing all of these works together we realize that raw emotions and questionable choices are the very elements that make a sensual moment truly romantic—and that make a romantic film genuinely riveting to watch. Romantic urges lead some into questionable or dangerous situations (Man), while others end up falling for the wrong people (Baby Cakes Diary #4). Emotions drive some to confusion and a reluctant detached isolation (Mr. P), and some feel so powerless that they choose to end their relationship--even before it has reached its nadir (The Pull). But when we overcome our insecurities we can experience the blissful sensations of a nascent, mutual love (Two Cars, One Night). And even when things do go wrong, we can at least derive some humor and wisdom from the lessons that we have learned along the way (Teat Beat of Sex). Caught in the grip of desperate, romantic love, the only thing we can do is ride the wave, forget about the rules, and hope that in the end we make the right decisions. Speaking of his father’s Amazonian girlfriend, Brad Neely’s Baby Cakes says, “When I was around her, I felt like a goblin made entirely out of wicked genitals. I am a horrible person.” Baby Cakes is not a horrible person, he is just human and in love. Click on the films below to read descriptions, rate them, add them to your calendar, and more.

Some of the best, new, animated short films from around the world, co-presented by Animation Block. Venue: On the lawn of Automotive High School Address: 50 Bedford Ave, between N. 12th and Lorimer (Williamsburg Brooklyn) Directions: L to Bedford Avenue OR G to Nassau Avenue Rain: In the event of rain the show will be held indoors at the same location 8:00PM: Doors open 8:30PM: Sound Fix presents live music by Plushgun 9:00PM: Films 11:30PM - 1:00AM: Open Bar After Party at Matchless (557 Manhattan Avenue @ Driggs ) Courtesy of Radeberger beer Tickets: $9 at going.com Preview: See short films from this and other programs at www.IFC.com Presented in partnership with: Animation Block , IFC.com , New York magazine , and Automotive High School PROGRAM NOTES: Some call it punk rock, some call it grass roots, but labels aside, NYC based Animation Block Party is dedicated to exhibiting the world's best independent, professional and student animation. Since the premiere of the first official Animation Block Party film festival on September 9th 2004, Animation Block has received over 3500 animation submissions from all ends of the earth and screened many of the greatest animated shorts made anywhere. With a loyal and enthusiastic fan base, Animation Block Party programs are not merely screenings—they are exciting film events. The 2008 Animation Block Party will run from July 25-27 starting with an opening night at Rooftop Films at Automotive High School, followed by two days of screenings at Bam Cinematek. The festival will feature more than 80 films, including premieres from the world's top animators, newfound student works and the best professional and indie shorts of all genres. Following the Rooftop screening on July 25th, all in attendance will have the opportunity to meet the filmmakers and festival organizers at the after party at Bar Matchless with beer courtesy of Radeberger. The full list of films will be available in July online at www.rooftopfilms.com The Films Intelligent Life: Michael Langan (1 min) A "green" public service message from ABP and Michael Langan. Kid Show: Tom Deslongchamp (2:45 min) Watch children sing, dance, draw and jump. The Adventures of Tommy T-Bone: David Icely (:45 seconds) With the help of his toaster friend, Tommy avoids the chopping block. Chef Barry: Chelsea Manifold (1 min) Chef Barry is the ultimate cable-access guide to stoner cooking. Lotions Eleven: Matt Lee (2 min) The opening chapter of the popular Lotions series with all of today's favorite Hollywood megastars. Burnout: Alex Cormack (1:20 min) Still images flicker into a crazed car chase. Vincent Security: Ashley Holzwasser (1 min) Old school guard, Vincent gives the "new guy" a tour of the office. I Live In The Woods: Max Winston (3 min) A woodsman's manic journey and confrontation with America's God. Taxi Guy: Hubert Chan (2 min) A day in the life of a city cab driver. Roommates: Mike Hollingsworth (2 min) Bennie confronts Matt about problems in the apartment. Zombie Movie: Garrett K. and Taylor Armstrong (1 min) A zombie decapitates everything in his path of destruction. Bush Vs. Bin Laden: Darren Way (2 min) G. W. Bush versus Osama Bin Laden in a stop-motion Western shootout! PSA for Pedophiles: Luis Cerritos (1 min) A warning to the world from Luis Cerritos and friends. Lupo Dentro: Gabriele Diaferia (5 min) A series of demented gags in a bizarre world inhabited by fairytale characters. The Flower Colour Sound Cartoon: Phil Dubrovsky and Dale Hayward (2 min) An epic tale of an optimistic flower. Lunch Lady: Steve Stark (1 min) Don't mess with the Lunch Lady, ever. Feast: Kerpely Adel, JiHyun Ahn (3 min) A fat man keeps eating and eating. This is a story about the biter and the bitten. Breakfast Outtake: Bob Fox (:30 seconds) Greg and Christian don't order the usual. Magnetic Squirrel — Dog Dazed: Patrick Mallek (2 min) The Magnetic Squirrel avoids various obstacles in route to his delicious nuts. Puke Bug: Jeremie Duval (1:30 min) That zany puke bug steals a penny from his nemesis, the non-puke bug. Conflict Resolution: All Things Media (1:44 min) Opie and Jimmy work out their differences the only way they know how. Team Yo Shimbo: Chester Knebel and Will White (1:20 min) The hard streets of the playground basketball to the most extreme. A Letter to Colleen: London Squared (8:30 min) Andy writes to Colleen in an attempt to put his 18th birthday demons to rest. Cuddle Sticks: Mike Geiger (2:40 min) A boy and his favorite popsicle-like snack work their magic. Ziptoc: Vera Wing Lui (2 min) A story about a little girl who loves to keep everything fresh. Blindspot: Norah Solorzano (5 min) A surreal film interprets the singular agonies of childhood and of being oneself. BullHorn: Nathan Gooden (5 min) A Western genre short, exploring of the beginning of hate and revenge. Meet The American States: Tommy Cannon (2 min) Introducing America. Sudden Change: Preston Spurlock (2 min) The wonders of the female menstrual cycle. Tales for Cruel People: Hans Blume, Igor Buharov, Ivan Buharov (6:45 min) Sad stories about happiness. In The Beginning: Choom Lam (3:45 min) A tale about how the universe began has a very unexpected end. Elephant Girl: David Lobser (5 min) Two sisters who are more than sisters. Year of the Polygon: Tim Dormady, Zane Kozak, Yurie Rocha (2 min) A rebel takes us on a tour of a conceptual E-space 'Mega Excellent City'. ABP Outro : Adam Ansorge

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