NoBudge
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Streaming platform for young & emerging filmmakers. Watch on Apple TV, Roku, iOS, Android, and Amazon Fire TV. Live screenings in Brooklyn & L.A.
An emerging filmmaker asks himself whether it's possible to make something meaningful in 10 minutes. “Kar,” directed by Nick Allen, is a self-reflexive film about trying, failing, and trying again to make a film. [Online Premiere] www.nobudge.com/kar
October 23, 2025 at 1:21 PM
An emerging filmmaker asks himself whether it's possible to make something meaningful in 10 minutes. “Kar,” directed by Nick Allen, is a self-reflexive film about trying, failing, and trying again to make a film. [Online Premiere] www.nobudge.com/kar
Seeking refuge from their anxieties that haunt them at home, two girls from Miami take a last minute surfing trip to Nicaragua. In “Turn On The Bright Lights,” Juanita Umaña ruminates on the memory of a mid-20’s rendezvous. [Online Premiere] www.nobudge.com/turn-on-the-...
September 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Seeking refuge from their anxieties that haunt them at home, two girls from Miami take a last minute surfing trip to Nicaragua. In “Turn On The Bright Lights,” Juanita Umaña ruminates on the memory of a mid-20’s rendezvous. [Online Premiere] www.nobudge.com/turn-on-the-...
Our next LA screenings are November 23rd and 24th at the Eastwood Performing Arts Center. Save the date! For filmmakers, today is the last call for submissions. nobudgefilmmakers.com/submit
September 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Our next LA screenings are November 23rd and 24th at the Eastwood Performing Arts Center. Save the date! For filmmakers, today is the last call for submissions. nobudgefilmmakers.com/submit
📢 Announcing NoBudge Live 47 on September 29th at Nitehawk Cinema (Prospect Park). These screenings sell out quickly so get tix soon. 5 of the films are NYC or Brooklyn premieres and all directors will be in attendance for a post-film Q&A and Afterparty. nitehawkcinema.com/prospectpark...
September 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
📢 Announcing NoBudge Live 47 on September 29th at Nitehawk Cinema (Prospect Park). These screenings sell out quickly so get tix soon. 5 of the films are NYC or Brooklyn premieres and all directors will be in attendance for a post-film Q&A and Afterparty. nitehawkcinema.com/prospectpark...
Stalked by a sinister presence, a winemaker grows suspicious that her vineyard is being poisoned. “Buried,” directed by Nat Gee, is a 16mm drama where paranoia leaks into a woman’s laborious day-to-day duties. [Online Premiere] www.nobudge.com/buried
August 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Stalked by a sinister presence, a winemaker grows suspicious that her vineyard is being poisoned. “Buried,” directed by Nat Gee, is a 16mm drama where paranoia leaks into a woman’s laborious day-to-day duties. [Online Premiere] www.nobudge.com/buried
A queer musician returns to her hometown to encounter the strange masculinity of the music scene. “Opener,” directed by Véra Haddad, is an observant comedy on the clichès of an indie rock venue and the awkwardness of social reunion. www.nobudge.com/opener
August 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
A queer musician returns to her hometown to encounter the strange masculinity of the music scene. “Opener,” directed by Véra Haddad, is an observant comedy on the clichès of an indie rock venue and the awkwardness of social reunion. www.nobudge.com/opener
A man with shit for brains struggles to cope with his strange condition. “SHITHEAD” directed by Riley Donigan, follows a young man on the brink of physical and psychological implosion. [Online Premiere] www.nobudge.com/shithead
August 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
A man with shit for brains struggles to cope with his strange condition. “SHITHEAD” directed by Riley Donigan, follows a young man on the brink of physical and psychological implosion. [Online Premiere] www.nobudge.com/shithead
A guy tries to get over a break up by making a documentary about it. “Bronze Dog,” directed by Michael Bernieri plays with the idea of life imitating art, expanding in unpredictable directions. Starring Eric Rahill. [Subscribers only]. nobudge.com/bronze-dog
August 8, 2025 at 12:52 PM
A guy tries to get over a break up by making a documentary about it. “Bronze Dog,” directed by Michael Bernieri plays with the idea of life imitating art, expanding in unpredictable directions. Starring Eric Rahill. [Subscribers only]. nobudge.com/bronze-dog
Our next Brooklyn screening is set for September 29th at Nitehawk. Last call for submissions if you have a short film you want us to consider. For filmmakers who could attend the screening and for shorts under 20 minutes. nobudgefilmmakers.com/submit
August 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Our next Brooklyn screening is set for September 29th at Nitehawk. Last call for submissions if you have a short film you want us to consider. For filmmakers who could attend the screening and for shorts under 20 minutes. nobudgefilmmakers.com/submit
🚨Announcing NoBudge Live 46 on July 21st at
Nitehawk Cinema (Prospect Park). These screenings sell out quickly so get your tickets soon. 8 of the 9 films are NYC or Brooklyn premieres and all directors will be in attendance for a post-film Q&A and Afterparty. nitehawkcinema.com/prospectpark...
Nitehawk Cinema (Prospect Park). These screenings sell out quickly so get your tickets soon. 8 of the 9 films are NYC or Brooklyn premieres and all directors will be in attendance for a post-film Q&A and Afterparty. nitehawkcinema.com/prospectpark...
July 1, 2025 at 4:55 PM
🚨Announcing NoBudge Live 46 on July 21st at
Nitehawk Cinema (Prospect Park). These screenings sell out quickly so get your tickets soon. 8 of the 9 films are NYC or Brooklyn premieres and all directors will be in attendance for a post-film Q&A and Afterparty. nitehawkcinema.com/prospectpark...
Nitehawk Cinema (Prospect Park). These screenings sell out quickly so get your tickets soon. 8 of the 9 films are NYC or Brooklyn premieres and all directors will be in attendance for a post-film Q&A and Afterparty. nitehawkcinema.com/prospectpark...
A heavy-hearted NYC chef unravels during a trip to Hong Kong. Stephen Gurewitz directs “Honky Kong,” an elliptical portrait of loneliness & dejection capturing a soul-searcher on a questionable work trip. Starring Sean Price Williams ("Sweet East") nobudge.com/honkey-kong
June 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
A heavy-hearted NYC chef unravels during a trip to Hong Kong. Stephen Gurewitz directs “Honky Kong,” an elliptical portrait of loneliness & dejection capturing a soul-searcher on a questionable work trip. Starring Sean Price Williams ("Sweet East") nobudge.com/honkey-kong
Our next Brooklyn screening is set for July 21st. Last call for submissions if you have a short film you want us to consider! For films under 20 minutes + director must be able to attend. nobudgefilmmakers.com/submit
June 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Our next Brooklyn screening is set for July 21st. Last call for submissions if you have a short film you want us to consider! For films under 20 minutes + director must be able to attend. nobudgefilmmakers.com/submit
Every Friday in June we'll be launching a new feature film from the catalog of the esteemed indie film distributor, Factory 25, including the exclusive release of "Honky Kong" starring Sean Price Williams. Full lineup here: www.nobudge.com/factory-25-f....
June 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Every Friday in June we'll be launching a new feature film from the catalog of the esteemed indie film distributor, Factory 25, including the exclusive release of "Honky Kong" starring Sean Price Williams. Full lineup here: www.nobudge.com/factory-25-f....
The new film, "Friendship," starring Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson (releasing now in theaters by A24) was directed by NoBudge veteran Andrew DeYoung. He has been one of our favorites since the early days of our site. Revisit his early work & see the new one! www.nobudge.com/directed-by-...
May 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The new film, "Friendship," starring Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson (releasing now in theaters by A24) was directed by NoBudge veteran Andrew DeYoung. He has been one of our favorites since the early days of our site. Revisit his early work & see the new one! www.nobudge.com/directed-by-...
After a man receives notice he’s slated to be executed for no discernible reason, he looks for a ride to the injection site. Ian White’s “Termite” is a dark comedy bleakly reflecting on a seemingly arbitrary bureaucratic decision. www.nobudge.com/termite
April 30, 2025 at 2:29 PM
After a man receives notice he’s slated to be executed for no discernible reason, he looks for a ride to the injection site. Ian White’s “Termite” is a dark comedy bleakly reflecting on a seemingly arbitrary bureaucratic decision. www.nobudge.com/termite
A lonely actress forms new relationships with her drug dealer and a once cancelled podcaster. Jack Dunphy directs “Dot on Earth,” a dramedy contending with the creative aspirations and complex affections amongst a trio of young people. [Online Premiere] www.nobudge.com/dot-on-earth
April 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
A lonely actress forms new relationships with her drug dealer and a once cancelled podcaster. Jack Dunphy directs “Dot on Earth,” a dramedy contending with the creative aspirations and complex affections amongst a trio of young people. [Online Premiere] www.nobudge.com/dot-on-earth
A tipsy young woman calls her ex over to kill a bug. “PONYTAILHEAD,” written by and starring Piper Verbrick and Brent Michal, is an unfiltered slice-of-life about the clumsy reconnection between recently separated partners. www.nobudge.com/ponytailhead
April 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A tipsy young woman calls her ex over to kill a bug. “PONYTAILHEAD,” written by and starring Piper Verbrick and Brent Michal, is an unfiltered slice-of-life about the clumsy reconnection between recently separated partners. www.nobudge.com/ponytailhead
After clearing a scattered archive of voicemails, a woman reconnects with a frequent caller. Allie Viti’s “Your Mailbox is Full” is a candid 16mm snapshot of Brooklyn, narrated by a colorful spectrum of voices. www.nobudge.com/videos/your-...
April 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
After clearing a scattered archive of voicemails, a woman reconnects with a frequent caller. Allie Viti’s “Your Mailbox is Full” is a candid 16mm snapshot of Brooklyn, narrated by a colorful spectrum of voices. www.nobudge.com/videos/your-...
On an endless summer day in the privacy of their garden, a twelve-year-old girl vies for the attention of her older brother. Kristina Spassovska directs “Everything Tastes Strange Today,” a 16mm coming-of-age set in a lush Bulgaria. www.nobudge.com/everything-t...
April 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On an endless summer day in the privacy of their garden, a twelve-year-old girl vies for the attention of her older brother. Kristina Spassovska directs “Everything Tastes Strange Today,” a 16mm coming-of-age set in a lush Bulgaria. www.nobudge.com/everything-t...
Over the course of a year, a young woman spends time with a group of friends. “Like A Fire That Consumes All Of It,” directed by Juli Wert, is a docu-fictional, mumblecore featurette capturing the mundane ups and in-betweens of one’s mid-twenties. www.nobudge.com/like-a-fire-...
April 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Over the course of a year, a young woman spends time with a group of friends. “Like A Fire That Consumes All Of It,” directed by Juli Wert, is a docu-fictional, mumblecore featurette capturing the mundane ups and in-betweens of one’s mid-twenties. www.nobudge.com/like-a-fire-...
A hermitic stop-motion animator is tasked with caring for a collection of strange plants and a bullfrog. Nick Schoenbrodt directs ”Oops! I’ve Been Driven Mundane,” an eerie dramedy driven by its frantic lead and bold visual storytelling. [Subscribers only] www.nobudge.com/oops-i-ve-be...
April 16, 2025 at 11:58 AM
A hermitic stop-motion animator is tasked with caring for a collection of strange plants and a bullfrog. Nick Schoenbrodt directs ”Oops! I’ve Been Driven Mundane,” an eerie dramedy driven by its frantic lead and bold visual storytelling. [Subscribers only] www.nobudge.com/oops-i-ve-be...
A group of friends and collaborators theorize about their recent test shoot. Filmmaking collective, Babbling Brook, presents “TEST SHOOT 2,” a satirical mumblecore snapshot on half-baked creative endeavors and meandering procrastination. [Online Premiere] www.nobudge.com/test-shoot-2
April 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
A group of friends and collaborators theorize about their recent test shoot. Filmmaking collective, Babbling Brook, presents “TEST SHOOT 2,” a satirical mumblecore snapshot on half-baked creative endeavors and meandering procrastination. [Online Premiere] www.nobudge.com/test-shoot-2
A drunk girl chats with her Uber driver after leaving a work happy hour. Sari Rae Eichenblatt’s “Third Wheel” comically portrays a scene of oversharing from the backseat. www.nobudge.com/videos/third...
April 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
A drunk girl chats with her Uber driver after leaving a work happy hour. Sari Rae Eichenblatt’s “Third Wheel” comically portrays a scene of oversharing from the backseat. www.nobudge.com/videos/third...
Two artists find their friendship at a breaking point as they compete for the same fellowship award. Elenie Chung’s “Citric Acid” is a portrait of competition in the art world and the shifting intimacy within a close relationship. www.nobudge.com/citric-acid
April 9, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Two artists find their friendship at a breaking point as they compete for the same fellowship award. Elenie Chung’s “Citric Acid” is a portrait of competition in the art world and the shifting intimacy within a close relationship. www.nobudge.com/citric-acid
Through his parents’ VHS-recorded journeys, the son of two Ukrainians embarks on a meditation of roots, memory and culture. Max Rykov’s “Hindsight” is a poignant piece of personal documentary w/ historical insights on heritage & geopolitics. [Premiere] www.nobudge.com/hindsight
April 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Through his parents’ VHS-recorded journeys, the son of two Ukrainians embarks on a meditation of roots, memory and culture. Max Rykov’s “Hindsight” is a poignant piece of personal documentary w/ historical insights on heritage & geopolitics. [Premiere] www.nobudge.com/hindsight