AIN'T THEM BODIES SAINTS and More Set for Rooftop Films Closing Weekend, Now thru 8/17

Rooftop Films is approaching its closing weekend of the Summer Series. They are excited to bring the MUST SEE film of the year Ain't Them Bodies Saints at Queens County Farm tonight, August 15. Join Rooftop under the stars with director David Lowery, AT&T, Bulleit Bourbon, Red Stripe for an unforgettable night. And a free shuttle will be provided to and from the Little Neck LIRR stop continuously from 6pm to 2am.

Friday, August 16 brings the NY premiere of the provocative F*ck for Forest. Rooftop is ending the Summer Series with Rooftop Shots-a collection of the sharpest shorts in the world-on Saturday August 17. Both screenings will take place in Gowanus.

Thursday, August 15
Ain't Them Bodies Saints
A nuanced and powerful post-modern Western romance from one of independent cinema's bold young visionaries, Rooftop Filmmakers' Fund recipient David Lowery.
Venue: Queens County Farm Museum
Address: 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, Glen Oaks, NY 11004

From Manhattan:
Take the Long Island Railroad from Penn Station to Little Neck on the Port Washington Line. A free shuttle will take audience members from the Little Neck LIRR stop to The Farm from 6pm to 2am. The total trip from Penn Station to The Farm should take about 45 minutes.

From Queens:
Take the E or F Train to Kew Gardens/Union Turnpike Station | Q46 Bus (eastbound on Union Tpk.) to Little Neck Parkway Stop | Cross Union Turnpike and walk North on Little Neck Parkway 3 blocks to Museum Entrance. Or take Hempstead Line to Floral Park Station or take Port Washington Line to Little Neck Station.

8:00PM Doors Open
8:30PM Live Music
8:55PM Announcement of Rooftop Filmmakers' Fund grantees
9:00PM Film Begins
10:30PM Q&A with director David Lowery
11:00PM-12:00AM After-Party hosted by Bulliet Bourbon and Red Stripe

More info: http://rooftopfilms.com/2013/works/aint-them-bodies-saints/

Friday, August 16
F*uck for Forest
Berlin's F*ck for Forest is one of the world's most bizarre charities: based on the idea that sex can change the world, the NGO raises money for their environmental cause by selling home-made erotic films on the Internet.
Venue: The Old American Can Factory
Address: 232 Third Street (At 3rd Ave)

8:00PM Doors Open
8:30PM Live Music by Deep Sleep
9:00PM Film Begins
11:00PM-12:00AM After-Party hosted by Red Stripe and Tito's Vodka

More info: http://rooftopfilms.com/2013/schedule/f-for-forest/

Saturday, August 17
Rooftop Shots
Closing Night! Rooftop concludes with the sharpest shorts in the world, fired into the night sky one last time, the films fading like fireworks.
Venue: The Old American Can Factory
Address: 232 Third Street (At 3rd Ave)

8:00PM Doors Open
8:30PM Live Music by A K U A
9:00PM Film Begins
11:00PM-12:00AM After-Party hosted by Red Stripe and Bulleit Bourbon

More info: http://rooftopfilms.com/2013/schedule/rooftop-shots-3/.