Rooftop Films 2026 Summer Series Lineup Announced for 30th Season in NYC
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Rooftop Films announces the first round of its 2026 Summer Series lineup for its landmark 30th season in New York City. The festival runs from May 15 through August 21, featuring over 40 events including new independent feature films, short film programs, free community screenings, live performances, and special enhanced events. The series includes a special New York premiere of a Dan film, continuing the beloved annual festival tradition of outdoor rooftop screenings.
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· 3 pulledThe weather is, slowly, starting to get warmer in New York City, which can only mean one thing: Another season of the Rooftop Films Summer Series.
The beloved annual festival is back for its landmark 30th season of screenings, with IndieWire exclusively debuting the 2026 lineup.
This year's festival will run from May 15 through August 21, and will include over 40 events, featuring new independent feature films, short film programs, free community screenings, live performances, and special enhanced events still to be announced.
Rooftop Films announces the first round of its 2026 slate for its landmark 30th season in New York.
