Rooftop Films kicks off its 13th season this Friday with a series of short films, music by Cymbals Eat Guitars and an open bar after-party at Fontana's.

Friday's film series is entitled “This is What We Mean by Short Films” and these are the movies that "define the short film as a genre—quickly clever but profoundly rich, packed with hard-hitting humor and long-lasting poignancy". Cymbals Eat Guitars are opening the night and the band seems to be popping up everywhere these days. They are playing upcoming shows with White Rabbits at Bowery Ballroom and Art Brut at the Mercury Lounge. Pitchfork just included the band's self-released debut "Why Are There Mountains" in their list of "Best New Music".

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 8pm ALL AGES
"This is What We Mean By Short Films" with Musical Guests Cymbals Eat Guitars
Venue: The Open Road Rooftop Project (above New Design High School)
Address: 350 Grand Street @ Essex (Lower East Side, Manhattan)

8:00PM: Doors open
8:30PM: Sound Fix presents live music by Cymbals Eat Guitars
9:00PM: Films
11:30PM - 1:00AM: Open Bar Fontana's (105 Eldridge St), courtesy of Radeberger Beer
Tickets: $9 at the door or online at going.com

Links:
Rooftop Films