Dark Toons at Brooklyn Commons – Brooklyn, NY

Date: Wednesday, July 30th

Venue: Brooklyn Commons

Address: 5 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201

7:00 PM: Seating Opens

8:30 PM: Films Begin

Dark Toons

From ghost towns to fever dreams, these animated tales stretch the imagination—and snap it back with a shiver. Uncanny, offbeat, and hauntingly tender, this is where dark humor and darker truths collide.

THE FILMS

Bunnyhood

Mansi Maheshwari | UK | 9 mins

Mum would never lie to me, would she? Innocent Bobby discovers the answer to this question when she is surprised by a last-minute trip to the hospital.

Detlev

Ferdinand Ehrhardt & Fabian Driehorst | Deutschland | 13 mins

A constantly freezing man in his forties drives to a lonely petrol station every evening and orders a microwaved Toast Hawaii. Detlev indulges in this in a bizarre ritual, because it’s the only thing that warms him in his daily life. But when he is observed by a stranger one night, his world begins to crumble into shameful pieces.

Humantis

Paris Baillie | US | 9 mins

Humantises are masters of deception. But can they hide from change? When one Humantis unexpectedly goes through a physical transformation, it struggles to adapt and grow into its new self.

Monsoon Blue (夏夢迴)

Jay Hiukit Wong & Ellis Kayin Chan | Hong Kong | 14 mins

The dream of a goldfish to return into its wild form uproars her long-forgotten memories, and a self-conscious monsoon is about to be uninhibited.

Paradise Man (ii)

Jordan Michael Blake | US | 12 mins

Paradise Man searches for meaning in an unknowable universe. And he wants to talk a little bit about… Golf.

The Peel

NanTung Lin | Portugal, Belgium | 6 mins

After a flat tire leaves her stranded in the woods, a woman revisits haunting memories of her self-destructive tendencies. As she peels the skin from her fingers, each strip draws her deeper into the past. With every layer, she steps closer to the hidden child within herself.

A Round of Applause for Death

Stephen Irwin | UK | 5 mins

Death takes centre stage and faceless spectators applaud the inevitable in a series of murderous dreams.

Swifts

Ada Napiórkowski | Estonia | 5 mins

Like every year, the swifts are returning to their homes in the “sleeping districts”. But this year the humans are gone, leaving nothing but spirits.

TV oder Die Ruhestörung an der Waldbergstrasse (TV or The Disturbance on Forest Hill Road)

Frederic Siegel | Switzerland | 14 mins

Six-year-old Diego spends too much time watching TV and ends up with square eyes. This triggers a series of mysterious phenomena that seep through various screens throughout the entire apartment building. When police officers Kim and Mike arrive to investigate a noise complaint, they find themselves in a disarray of blended worlds and must face off against fictional characters come to life. (pictured above)

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RSVP IS ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED. OPEN SEATING.

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! This show will have open seating on the lawn.

How do I get there?

Subway: take the 3 train to Kingston Av. station. Bus; take the B43 to Kingston Av/Prospect Pl; the B65 to Bergen St/Kingston Av; or the B45 to St. John’s Pl/Kingston Av. If you are driving you will need to find street parking.

Do I need to bring a chair?

Chairs will not be provided. You are welcome to bring your own lawn chair or blanket to sit on the lawn.

Can I bring food and drinks?

No alcoholic beverages are allowed. Feel free to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages!

How accessible is this venue?

This venue is accessible to all. If you have any concerns, please email us at tickets@rooftopfilms.com 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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