Lennie James Stars in Skeet Ulrich's Award-Winning Directorial Debut THE GIRL ON THE ROOF

Lennie James, Amelia Jackson-Gray and Naiia Ulrich star in Skeet Ulrich's award winning directorial debut The Girl on The Roof

Skeet Ulrich is a popular face on our screens with credits such as the cult classic movie "Scream" as well as starring as Jake Green in the hit TV series "Jericho". However Skeet's talent doesn't stop there, as he is set to release his first directorial debut The Girl On The Roof that already has highly regarded accolades to its name. This enticing film stars many familiar faces Lennie James (Hung, Columbiana), Todd Lowe (True Blood, Princess Diaries), Susan May Pratt (CSI, 10 Things I hate About You), Naiia Ulrich and the writer/producer of Girl On The Roof, Amelia Jackson-Gray. The Girl on The Roof recently won the award for Best Short at Catalina Film Festival and Best Short Film at ITVFEST.

The Girl On The Roof tells the story of a young girl Lila who Faces increasing abuse from girls in her class at school and an equally unlovable home life. Lila's world slips from bad to worse when she witnesses a crime from her roof. Suddenly confronted by all her fears a plan begins to form when she meets an unlikely savior.

This engaging film had its world premier at LA Shorts as well as screening at Action On Film International Film Festival, where Amelia Jackson-Gray won Best Supporting Actress. Skeet has worked with several Oscar winning directors including Ang Lee, James Brooks & Bruce Beresford. His 20 years of experience have made him a very seasoned creative force in the film & TV world.
The Girl On The Roof won the award for Best Short at Catalina Film Festival and Best Short Film at ITVFEST and will be enticing the audience of WILLIAMSBURG INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL between Nov. 20th-23rd.