Genre in Translation

Date: Saturday, July 13th

Venue: Brooklyn Army Terminal

Address: 80 58th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11220

7 PM: Seating Opens

8:45 PM: Films Begin

10 PM: Q&A with Filmmakers

Genre in Translation

Everyone remembers their first international film—and the realization that some of the most mind-blowing cinematic experiences were ready to be discovered at the click of a closed-captioning button. These six shorts from Asia to Latin America run the gamut of vampires, talking fish, girl gangs, and just plain stomach-churning tension, leaving you breathless as your heart nearly skips ahead of your reading comprehension. Thrilling and chilling, these genre highwire acts never get lost in translation.

THE FILMS

Don’t F*ck with Ba

Sally Tran | 16 mins

An action drama short following a ragtag group of femmes in the streets of Chinatown who band together to fight off a rival gang and protect their community.

Exceptional Tales from a Young Female Team: REDs

Tom Espinoza | Argentina | 15 mins

Carmen practices Vaulting and has a tense relationship with her coach and team mates, as they will introduce her to a strange rite. ​​​​​​​

HITO

Stephen Lopez | Philippines | 22 mins

A 14-year-old girl discovers that the fish she had been given for dinner is a rehabilitated bioweapon named Kiefer.

The Masterpiece

Álex Lora | Spain| 20 mins

Leo and Diana, a rich couple, bring a broken TV to a recycle point. They meet Salif and his son, two scrap dealers.

Please Make it Work

Daniel Soares | Switzerland, Portugal | 16 mins

Cláudia is a Portuguese immigrant who deals with a terrorizing boss and her rejecting daughter as she cleans AirBnB’s in the Swiss Alps.

SUCK

Takuya Miyahara | Japan| 17 mins

A group of friends gather at a lakeside for a party. At night, Kenta and others start obsessively drinking water, losing their will.

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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?

Using your RSVP, our team will check in all patrons by last name at the entrance.

How do I get there?

Subway: take the D, N or R trains to the 59 St. station and walk approximately 16 minutes. Bus: take the B37 to 3 Av/ 59 St and walk for approximately 10 minutes. If you are driving you will need to find street parking.

Do I need to bring a chair?

Chairs will be provided so no need to bring your own!

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 The Brooklyn Army Terminal?

Check in will be on the pier at a row of barricades. Please contact us if someone in your party will need assistance getting to the location.

How accessible is this venue?

This venue will be entirely one level, with the exception of a ramp at the entrance, making it very accessible. The venue is approximately a 15 minute walk from the nearest subway station. If this brings up 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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