Date: Saturday, June 8th
Venue: Green-Wood Cemetery
Address: 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
7:45 PM: Doors Open
8:30 PM: Live Music
9:00 PM: Films Begin
10:30 PM: Q&A with Filmmakers
10:45 PM: Afterparty, sponsored by Ketel One Family Made Vodka
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Cemetery Shorts
When confronted with death, it’s difficult to know whether to look forward or think back—here, you can do both. Come for our annual gathering in Green-Wood Cemetery, where together we’ll dive into family drama at a funeral, carve into the meaning of life with a headstone sculptor, and hang out with nuns who just can’t wait to die. With this collection of short films, we’ll experience how death can bring heartbreak, humor, clarity, and sometimes, nothing at all.
THE FILMS
Bob's Funeral
Jack Dunphy | US | 18 mins
Searching for the root of generational trauma, the director sneaks a camera into his estranged grandfather’s funeral.
Confessions
Stephanie Kaznocha | US | 11 mins
After the death of a friend, two nuns in their golden years contemplate what their future holds.
Diary of an Illness
Mika Ruskin | US | 4 mins
The film portraying a woman's confrontation with cancer: her fears, isolation, and the peculiar beauty that emerges amidst the agony.
End of the Road
Ivana Todorovic | Serbia | 19 mins
Željko and Viki sacrifice all they have to ensure a gentle end of life for discarded horses on their small plot of land. End of the Road examines mortality and the need for compassion, empathy and dignity to be extended to all living beings for the entirety of their lives' journey.
Live From the Clouds
Mackie Mallison | US | 16 mins
A kaleidoscopic journey through the imaginations of the director’s Japanese-American family and their longings to find home.
Stone Dead
Freddie Gluck |US | 8 mins
Meet Rex, a sculptor who engages in philosophical musings about mortality — verbalizing his abandonment of fear to his headstones.
Tennis, Oranges
Sean Pecknold | US | 11 mins
Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift.
Why Are You Image Plus?
Diogo Baldaia | Portugal | 9 mins
A local Saint controls the realm of the abyss, making it impossible for dead people to talk to their loved ones who are still living.
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NO REFUNDS. IN THE EVENT OF RAIN, SHOW WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT THE SAME LOCATION. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED.
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FAQs
How will it work?
Using your RSVP, our team will check in all patrons by last name at the entrance.
How do I get there?
Subway: take the R train to the 25th Street station. Bus: take the B63 to 5 Av./26 St. If you are driving please note there is street parking only.
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.
Do I need to bring a chair?
Chairs will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own chair or blanket but you will need to sit on the side of or behind the provided seating area.
Can I bring food and drinks?
No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed. Feel free to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages!
Where will the screening take place within Green-Wood Cemetery?
Check in will be at the main entrance on 25th Street and 5th Avenue, but the screening location will be about a 5-6 minute walk up a relatively steep, paved hill from there. Please contact us if someone in your party will need assistance getting to the location.
How accessible is this venue?
This venue is accessible to all. If you have any concerns, please email us at tickets@rooftopfilms.com or call at 718-417-7362 for more information.
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