About this Event
Date: Wednesday, August 7th
Venue: Brooklyn Commons Park
Address: 5 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201
7 PM: Seating Opens
8:30 PM: Films Begin
10 PM: Filmmaker Q&A
Dark Toons
This year’s Dark Toons program is a showcase of all of the strange and twisted storytelling only animation can offer. Cross into new worlds, both beautiful and bleak, traversing the psychedelic hallucinations of a far-off hospital patient. Witness a whimsical nun’s reawakening, a love affair ripped to the bone, and spiral out with one man’s cursed act of selflessness. These animated shorts are sure to surprise and rattle you—you won’t want to miss them.
THE FILMS
dial tone
Cole Montminy | US | 5 mins
Two neighbours develop a twisted relationship over their obsession with phones.
Flutz
Ryan McCown | US | 8 mins
A rivalry between two figure skaters and their coaches. And a witch.
In Dreams
Josh Shaffner | US | 17 mins
A burn victim is tended to by a futuristic hospice service.
The Lovers
Carolina Sandvik | Sweden | 13 mins
A relationship horror and unromantic comedy about a couple forced to deal with escalating bodily transformations.
Martyr’s Guidebook
Maks Zontkowski | 9 mins
True greatness lies in humility, put others before yourself, saying no is not an option, martyrdom comes with no days off
NUN OR NEVER!
Heta Jäälinoja | Finland | 11 mins
A nun digs a man up from the ground and loses her grip on everyday life. Can secrets and harmony coexist?
The Posthuman Hospital
Junha Kim | US, South Korea | 6 mins
The film showcases medical records of posthuman patients in an imaginary hospital through experimental digital images.
[S]
Mario Radev | UK, Poland, Bulgaria | 13 mins
[S] is an artwork that exposes the lifespan of infinity.
Smell of the ground
Olivia Rosa | Poland | 8 mins
The film is an adaptation of the poem "There will come soft rains" by Sarah Teasdale. It depicts the end of the Anthropocene epoch and the beginning of a new one.
Sweet Like Lemons
Jenny Jokela | UK, Finland | 15 mins
Chapter closing without closure.
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RSVP IS ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED. SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
IN THE EVENT OF RAIN, SHOW WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT THE SAME LOCATION. NO ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED.
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FAQs
How will it work?
RSVP is encouraged but not required for entry. No need to check in, just show up! Seating is first come, first served.
How do I get there?
Subway: take the A, C, F or R trains to the Jay Street Metrotech station. Bus: B54 to Myrtle Av/Prince St or B25 B26 B38 or B52 to Fulton Street & Jay Street. If you are driving you will need to find street parking.
Do I need to bring a chair?
Chairs will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own lawn chair but will need to sit on the side of or behind the provided seating.
Can I bring food and drinks?
No alcoholic beverages are allowed. Feel free to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages!
Where will the screening take place within Brooklyn Commons Park?
The screening will take place in the Commons at 5 Metrotech Center.
How accessible is this venue?
This venue is accessible to all. If you have any concerns, please email us at [email protected] or call at 718-417-7362 for more information.
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
Rooftop Films are open to all ages.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Brooklyn Commons Park, 5 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, United States
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