Date: Tuesday, June 25th
Venue: Fort Greene Park
Address: Myrtle Ave & N Portland Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
7 PM: Lawn Opens
8:30 PM: Films Begin
10 PM: Q&A with Filmmakers
Queerly Beloved: Pride Shorts in the Park
Dearly beloved, our Queerly Beloved program makes its grand return to Fort Greene Park! Come celebrate NYC PRIDE with a collection of our favorite new short films spotlighting the LGBTQIA+ community. This year’s lineup boldly explores the depth and breadth of queer people, spaces, and relationships in New York and beyond! Don’t miss these whimsical portraits of home and our evolving understandings of family; an unconventional musical about the pitfalls of casual dating; awkward and intimate accounts of burgeoning sexuality; and an unflinching fever dream exploration of sex, loneliness, the internet, and cat emojis. Presented in partnership with New York City Council Member Crystal Hudson and the Fort Greene Park Conservancy.
THE FILMS
A Bird Called Memory
Leonardo Martinelli | Brazil, United Kingdom| 15 mins
A bird called Memory has forgotten how to come home. Lua, a trans woman, searches for Memory in the streets, but the city can be hostile.
BOLD EAGLE
Whammy Alcazaren and Alemberg Ang | Philippines| 16 mins
Bold Eagle seeks refuge in the strong arms of strange men from the internet as they masturbate their way to true happiness.
Friend of a Friend
Simon Gualtieri | Canada | 15 mins
Future Flowers
Hao Zhou | China | 10 mins
A lesbian and a gay man in a sham marriage ambivalently follow a propagandistic program that nudges them toward a single goal: procreation.
Honey
Doron Max Hagay | US | 10 mins
A couple’s failing relationship takes a turn when they discover a drunk girl on their doorstep.
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RSVP DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY. 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. Seating is first come, first served.
Do I need to bring a chair?
Chairs will not be provided. You are welcome to bring your own blanket to sit on the lawn.
Where will the screening take place?
The entrance to the screening will be at the Myrtle Avenue and N Portland Ave entrance to Fort Greene Park. Seating will be on the lawn directly in front of this entrance, with check-in right at the gate to the lawn.
Can I bring food and drinks?
No alcoholic beverages are allowed. Feel free to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages!
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
Rooftop Films screenings are open to all ages.
How accessible is this venue?
The lawn where the film will take place is up a steep incline coming from all directions. We are happy to assist anyone walking up the incline, but if this brings up any concerns, please email us at tickets@rooftopfilms.com or call at 718-417-7362 for more information.
