This summer filming will begin for the recent winner of the $100,000 Production Fund from the Independent Feature Project Chicago. The winning script, “Rooftop Wars,” by Miguel Silveira, revolves around Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. “Rooftop Wars” is what producer’s assistant Alejandro Garcia says is Silveira’s take on children, the community and growing up in a time of war. “Everything in the world affects kids and most people don’t realize it. But Miguel saw how the children in Pilsen reacted. As the war goes too far, childhood is suddenly turning serious too fast,” says Garcia. Silveira is hoping that the community of Pilsen will continue to inspire him beyond the completion of the script, and into the actual creation of the film. “We’re going to try and cast local kids in the Pilsen area,” Garcia adds. “Miguel wants to involve the community. Get the children and local adults—who otherwise wouldn’t have such an opportunity—to get involved in making a film.” (Khaveri Campbell)
If you’d like to updates on “Rooftop Wars,” or to make a donation, contact Silveira at [email protected]
