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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.

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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
A man seeks answers when he finds a pair of golden truck nuts mysteriously affixed to his Honda Civic. Zach Romeo directs “This is Nuts,” an absurd account of local fate and fable told through a low-polygon animation style. [Subscribers only] nobudge.com/this-is-nuts
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Tomorrow + Monday in L.A. Tickets still available: eastwoodpac.stagey.net/projects/130...
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
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
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
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-...
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
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
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
📢 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...
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
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
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
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
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
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
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
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
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
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
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
🚨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...
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
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
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
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
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
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....
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
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-...
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
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
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
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
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
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
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
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-...
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
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...
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
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-...
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
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...
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
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
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
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...
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
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
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
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
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
A diner cook is offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to act in an upcoming film. “The Role,” directed by Paolo Chianta, is a hand-drawn animated film that traces a quiet man’s foray into an unfamiliar world. www.nobudge.com/the-role
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
After falling down a YouTube fitness rabbit hole, a woman dives deep into a new obsession. Marissa Losoya’s “Beyond Failure” is a comedic docu-fictional study of a spontaneous foray into sculpting a new ass. www.nobudge.com/beyond-failure
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
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 on arbitrary bureaucratic decisions and the dilemma of finding a ride. [Subscribers only] www.nobudge.com/termite
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
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/downs of one’s mid-twenties. [Subscribers only] www.nobudge.com/like-a-fire-...
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Final Deadline for our May 19th screening at Nitehawk. Submit your short film here: nobudgefilmmakers.com/submit
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
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. [Subscribers only] www.nobudge.com/everything-t...
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
After four months of traveling, a young woman returns to her hometown of Los Angeles and catches up on her mail. “Almost Fantasy,” directed by Nancy Chidi, is a 16mm slice-of-life portrait on friendship and passing time. [Online Premiere] www.nobudge.com/almost-fantasy
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
$10,000 short film grant opportunity if you’re a current or former New Yorker or have a project that where the city is prominently featured. Submit via FilmFreeway → filmfreeway.com/SRCFDirectin... Deadline: March 26.
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
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. [Subscribers only] www.nobudge.com/videos/third...
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
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. [Subscribers only] www.nobudge.com/citric-acid
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
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. [Subscribers only] www.nobudge.com/videos/your-...
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Happy to be back at Nitehawk Shorts Festival this year! Our screening of co-presented films is Sunday April 6th at 11am. Come watch! Tickets now on sale + full lineup here: nitehawkcinema.com/prospectpark...
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
A busker on Hollywood Boulevard with an affinity for classic horror films reflects on his life and troubles. Jonah Bergman’s “Conversations with a Monster” is a docu-fictional portrait of a nostalgic L.A. persona captured on the textures of Super 8mm film. www.nobudge.com/conversation...
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
A diner cook is offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to act in an upcoming film. “The Role,” directed by Paolo Chianta, is a hand-drawn animated film that traces a quiet man’s foray into an unfamiliar world. [Subscribers only] www.nobudge.com/the-role
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
After a breakup, a young woman pays an online psychic to draw a portrait of her soulmate. Stella Gatti directs “Twin Flame,” a tone poem on the feeling of being adrift after a relationship. [Online Premiere] www.nobudge.com/videos/twin-...
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
A group of teenagers from the UK fall desperately in love with the same person. “True Love,” by Jess Dadds and Sam Giles, is a Super-8 snapshot of early entanglements with infatuation, a love letter to a collective feeling. [Online Premiere] www.nobudge.com/videos/true-...
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
A woman finds a strange rock on the beach, a landscaper is down on his luck, and a man licks his girlfriend. Ella Sinskey’s multi-format “MANPOWER 4 HIRE” is an experimental portrait fluctuating between the everyday and the unusual. [Subscribers only] www.nobudge.com/manpower-4-h...
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
An actor spirals out of control trying to decide if she should take an unusual gig. “Porch Girl,” by Sari Rae Eichenblatt, comically tracks the woman’s chaotic decision-making process as she resorts to asking strangers for advice. [Online Premiere] www.nobudge.com/porch-girl
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
What begins as a documentary about surfing evolves into a tale of trying to get rid of a surfboard. Jack Galvin’s “NADIR: A documentary about surfing in Newport, RI” is a comedic look at a New England town and a man’s conflicted relationship with its surf. www.nobudge.com/nadir-a-docu...
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Coming Friday! "The Flavor of Cassava Leaf Over Rice" directed by Tracey Todd. This is an animated feature that we will distribute across multiple platforms in the coming months. It's a lovely and melancholic portrait of a novelist in L.A. stuck in a rut. A beautiful film that deserves to be seen.
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
A troubled man attempts to see his son. “It is Well,” directed by Antony Acheampong, is a one-take drama about a desperate father trying to keep it together as he battles inner demons. [Subscribers only] www.nobudge.com/it-is-well
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
A Hollywood busker with an affinity for classic horror films reflects on his life and troubles. Jonah Bergman’s “Conversations with a Monster” is a docu-fictional portrait of a nostalgic L.A. persona shot on Super 8mm. [Subscribers only] www.nobudge.com/conversation...
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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Two friends decide to start a band even though they can’t really play music. Clara Ribot and Maple Leung direct “Come on Let’s Go,” a medium-length, lo-fi hangout film about two recently reconvening friends impulsively embarking on a new project. www.nobudge.com/come-on-lets...
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