Rooftop Selects: Farm-to-Screen Shorts

Date: Thursday, June 5th

Venue: Brooklyn Grange Sunset Park

Address: 850 Third Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232

7:30 PM: Doors Open

8:20 PM: Films Begin

This event is part of the Rooftop Selects series!

At least once a month, Rooftop Selects screenings highlight a special indie gem. The best part? Rooftop Members attend free!

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Farm-to-Screen Shorts

Humans, animals, Earth—this new program explores our tangled ties through docs, narratives, and experiments on climate, care, and kinship. Presented in curatorial partnership with The New York Times Op-Docs.

THE FILMS

Farm Days

Louisa Rechenbach | UK | 4 mins

A day in the life of Claire, Farm Days is a heartfelt glimpse into the world of a farm manager and her twelve alpacas as they engage in feeding and trekking in the woods of Sheffield, UK.

Modern Goose

Karsten Wall | Canada | 15 mins

In North America, the Canada goose can be both an urban pest and a majestic creature that symbolizes the changing of the seasons. Many geese have adapted to city life but still retain their migratory wild instincts. In this film, the human perspective takes a step back and the world is seen through the eyes of urban Canada geese and their struggle for survival in the city landscape.

The Voice of Bamboo

David (Mingyuan) Zheng & Sevi Burget-Foster | US | 15 mins

The Voice of Bamboo follows Keiji, an elderly immigrant bamboo farmer, as he meditates on his symbiotic, lifelong relationship with bamboo. After fleeing from a post-World War II Japan, Keiji and his wife Stefani devoted themselves to recreating their own slice of Japan in the lush mountains of Western North Carolina. Now, over 35 years later, he is a master bamboo craftsman, steward, and musician. And he is more committed than ever on his quest to learn — and heal — from the mysterious plant that has become his mentor. (pictured above)

The Waiting

Volker Schlecht, Alexander Lahl & Max Mönch | Germany | 15 mins

Dr. Karen Lips observed frogs in Costa Rica for several years. When she leaves the forest for a short time and returns, the frogs are gone. All of them. Dr. Lips sets out to find them — and encounters a horrible truth.

Year of Bees

Tingerine | US | 13 mins

James is a novice beekeeper living on a historic farm in New York City. His old college buddy Jason periodically drops in to check out the bees and get a taste of ancestral living. Together, the odd couple experiences the simple joys of living off the land and the unforeseen complexities of urban ecology.

More titles to be announced shortly...

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NO REFUNDS. IN THE EVENT OF RAIN, THE SHOW WILL BE HELD INDOORS AT THE SAME LOCATION. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED.

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FAQs

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Rooftop Films are open to all ages, but ID and proof of age is required for entry. You must be 21+ to attend the after party.

Where will the screening take place at the Brooklyn Grange?

This screening will be held indoors at Brooklyn Grange Sunset Park's rooftop event space, accessible to all via elevator. Check in will be outside the mall lobby on the south side of the building at 850 3rd Ave, next to the parking lot.

Do I need to bring a chair?

Chairs will be provided, so no need to bring your own!

Can I bring food and drinks?

No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed. Feel free to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages!

Do I need to wear a mask?

Masks are encouraged while interacting with staff, but not required.

How accessible is this venue?

This venue is accessible to all via elevator. If you have any concerns, please email us at dGlja2V0cyB8IHJvb2Z0b3BmaWxtcyAhIGNvbQ== or call at 718-417-7362 for more information.

I am a Rooftop Films member. How do I use my member benefits?

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What are my transport/parking options for getting to the event?

If you choose to drive, some street parking is available in the area; we recommend allowing 15 extra minutes to find parking in case spaces are limited. Please note that the adjacent parking lot is reserved for mall shoppers only and is open until 9pm. For a full list of Rooftop Films venues and directions visit www.rooftopfilms.com/venues

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No need to bring your ticket! Just give your name / name of the ticket holder at the door for entry.

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