ROOFTOP JESUS is the first film by Blue Lilith. We are a femme filmmaking duo made of amani meliyah and Grace B. Poppe. We filmically explore the complexities of intersectional feminism and how our communities give and receive love. For this project we are joined by co-producers Wolf Clarke Roth and Dumark Barlatier

Film: 

ROOFTOP JESUS is a satirical short film about the harmful effects of performative allyship. When protagonist Lena is stuck on a rooftop with a group of white activists, she questions the role of allyship in the fight for black liberation. As she is haunted by surreal nightmares in and out of dreaming, the film asks: what or who must be sacrificed for our collective salvation?

ROOFTOP JESUS follows a narrative structure and has elements of magical realism such as the recurring presence of angels and haunting nightmare sequences articulated through dance/movement.

SEEKING TWO DANCERS, SEE BREAKDOWN BELOW:

ANGEL 1: 20s-30s, black femme or gender nonconforming dancer; heavenly, ethereal, poised, wise. Seeking innovative and collaborative movers. Must be a strong dancer with excellent composition skills. The angels appear in Lena’s darkest moments often saving her from herself. 

DEVISING ENSEMBLE. $100/shoot day, $50/rehearsal days.

 

ANGEL 2: 30s-50s, black femme or gender nonconforming dancer; heavenly, ethereal, poised, wise. Seeking innovative and collaborative movers. Must be a strong dancer with excellent composition skills. The angels appear in Lena’s darkest moments often saving her from herself. 

DEVISING ENSEMBLE. $100/shoot day, $50/rehearsal days.

Logistics:

Outside dates August 15th-22nd. Rehearsals August 18-19th. Shoot August 20th and 21st. We will create a proof of concept that will be used to apply for additional funding with hopes to complete all filming by early 2023 (2-3 additional shoot days).