This is a group of animations about longing, waiting, watching. It shares that with the newly minted market category in publishing, romantasy (romance + fantasy). And, like that genre, it has a surprising relationship with its watchers. Romantasy books draw directly from fan fiction, participating in a lively call and response with the category’s consumers. Metabolizing popular culture, these animations turn out something dark, obsessive, dystopic, and absolutely delightful.
by Emily Breer. 1997, US, 1 min.
by James Duesing. 2003, US, 8 min.
by Anne McGuire. 2000, US, 1 min.
by Karen Leo. 2025, US, 8 min.
by Sim Hahahah, 2022, US, 2 min.
by Chloé Farr, Gabrielle Selnet, Adam Sillard. 2021, France, 8 min.
by Bryan Boyce. 2011, US, 5 min.
by PZZZMZZZ. 2025, US, 1 min.
by PZZZMZZZ. 2025, US, 1 min.
by PZZZMZZZ. 2024, US, 1 min.
by Alice Bloomfield. 2025, UK, 12 min.
by Stuart Hilton. 1992, UK, 6 min.
by Zsófia Szénásy. 2023, Germany, 1 min.
Doors at 4:00 pm. Screening at 4:30 pm. Q&A with Nora Rodriquez, Sim Hahahah & Karen Leo.
Following the screening, there will be live music performed by Rockaway roots reggae band Foundation in the courtyard.
Presale Shell Passes only. Individual tickets will go on sale on Monday, August 10.
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We are proud to be sponsored by Istic Illic Pictures, Stellar Bookkeepers and NYC Ferry. Rockaway Film Festival made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Rockaway Film Festival is funded in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Support provided by FRANC and the Fund for the City of New York.
