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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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A man seeks answers when he finds a pair of golden truck nuts mysteriously affixed to his Honda Civic. Zach Romeo directs β€œThis is Nuts,” an absurd account of local fate and fable told through a low-polygon animation style. [Subscribers only] nobudge.com/this-is-nuts

02.12.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tomorrow + Monday in L.A. Tickets still available: eastwoodpac.stagey.net/projects/130...

22.11.2025 20:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An emerging filmmaker asks himself whether it's possible to make something meaningful in 10 minutes. β€œKar,” 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

23.10.2025 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Seeking refuge from their anxieties that haunt them at home, two girls from Miami take a last minute surfing trip to Nicaragua. In β€œTurn On The Bright Lights,” Juanita UmaΓ±a ruminates on the memory of a mid-20’s rendezvous. [Online Premiere] www.nobudge.com/turn-on-the-...

25.09.2025 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

23.09.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ 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...

08.09.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stalked by a sinister presence, a winemaker grows suspicious that her vineyard is being poisoned. β€œBuried,” 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

26.08.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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She Sings - NoBudge When a woman retraces the steps of a recurring dream, it reveals a fractured sense of self. Lily Ekimian Ragheb and Ahmed T. Ragheb direct β€œShe Sings,” an experiential account of immigration and the b...

As a woman retraces the steps of a recurring dream, it reveals a fractured sense of self. Lily Ekimian Ragheb and Ahmed T. Ragheb direct β€œShe Sings,” an experiential account of immigration and the blurred sense of belonging that follows. [Subscribers only] www.nobudge.com/she-sings

25.08.2025 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A queer musician returns to her hometown to encounter the strange masculinity of the music scene. β€œOpener,” directed by VΓ©ra Haddad, is an observant comedy on the clichΓ¨s of an indie rock venue and the awkwardness of social reunion. www.nobudge.com/opener

22.08.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Personal Assistant Desperate for work, a struggling artist takes on a personal assistant gig from Craigslist. Tynan DeLong’s β€œPersonal Assistant” confines us at close-range to a claustrophobic series of interactions bet...

Desperate for work, a struggling artist takes on a personal assistant gig from Craigslist. Tynan DeLong’s β€œPersonal Assistant” is a claustrophobic series of interactions between a young woman and her exasperating employer. [Subscribers Only] www.nobudge.com/videos/perso...

21.08.2025 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A man with shit for brains struggles to cope with his strange condition. β€œSHITHEAD” directed by Riley Donigan, follows a young man on the brink of physical and psychological implosion. [Online Premiere] www.nobudge.com/shithead

18.08.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Life Movie - NoBudge An inept pig-man sets out to make the movie of a lifetime, but not without a few small setbacks. β€œLife Movie,” created by Nick Lane, follows a neurotic digital creator in an energetic tag-along throug...

An inept pig-man sets out to make the movie of a lifetime, but not without a few small setbacks. β€œLife Movie,” created by Nick Lane, follows a neurotic digital creator in an energetic tag-along through a highly surveilled New York. [Online Premiere] www.nobudge.com/life-movie

13.08.2025 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Your Final Meditation - NoBudge Isolated in her warehouse apartment in an escalating state of anxiety, a young woman plays a virtual reality guided meditation game. Corey Hughes directs β€œYour Final Meditation,” an immersive featuret...

Isolated in a warehouse apartment in a state of anxiety, a woman plays a virtual reality guided meditation game. Corey Hughes directs β€œYour Final Meditation,” an immersive featurette built with open world fantasy environments. [Subscribers only] www.nobudge.com/your-final-m...

11.08.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A guy tries to get over a break up by making a documentary about it. β€œBronze 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

08.08.2025 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

07.08.2025 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Belay On An L.A. couple navigates their communication issues at the expense of those around them. β€œBelay On,” directed by Johnny Frohman, is a relationship comedy starring Al Warren and Molly Wurwand as bicker...

An L.A. couple navigates their communication issues at the expense of those around them. β€œBelay On,” directed by Johnny Frohman, is a relationship comedy starring Al Warren and Molly Wurwand as bickering partners preparing for a weekend climbing trip. www.nobudge.com/videos/belay...

31.07.2025 11:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Circumstantial Forgiveness - NoBudge A man tries to steal from his friends at game night and then things get infinitely worse. Alex Sovoda’s β€œCircumstantial Forgiveness” follows a frantic friend group as they erupt in outcry when the dir...

A man tries to steal from his friends at game night and then things get infinitely worse. Alex Sovoda’s β€œCircumstantial Forgiveness” follows a frantic friend group as they erupt in outcry when some dirty laundry is laid out on the table. [Online Premiere]
www.nobudge.com/circumstanti...

22.07.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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True Affection - NoBudge Scrutinized for being single, a young woman living in Lagos finds a suitable admirer but a strange presence in her dreams makes things complicated. Wale Matuluko directs β€œTrue Affection,” a monochrome...

A young woman living in Lagos, Nigeria finds a suitable admirer but a strange presence in her dreams makes things complicated. Wale Matuluko directs β€œTrue Affection,” a b&w drama capturing the social gymnastics and pressures of finding love [Premiere] www.nobudge.com/true-affection

07.07.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨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...

01.07.2025 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is a beautiful, haunting film -- HONKY KONG starring Sean Price Williams and Hannah Gross. Directed by Stephen Gurewitz. Available exclusively on NoBudge (@nobudge.bsky.social). Presented by Factory 25. Originally finished in 2021 but never released. nobudge.com/honkey-kong

27.06.2025 22:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A heavy-hearted NYC chef unravels during a trip to Hong Kong. Stephen Gurewitz directs β€œHonky 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

27.06.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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IT'S SO OVER A man seeking a fresh start attempts a 24-hour digital detox, but it backfires into global catastrophe. John Merizalde directs β€œIT’S SO OVER,” a dark comedy harshly realizing the consequences of digit...

A man seeking a fresh start attempts a 24-hour digital detox, but it backfires into global catastrophe. John Merizalde directs β€œIT’S SO OVER,” a dark comedy harshly realizing the consequences of digital footprints in a techno-feudal landscape. www.nobudge.com/videos/it-s-...

23.06.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

[Subscribers only - use the promo code JUNE2025 for a 1-year subscription for $22].

13.06.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Inspector Ike - NoBudge When the conniving understudy of a theater group knocks off the lead actor, he finds himself in a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse with New York City's greatest police detective. β€œInspector Ike,” dir...

When the conniving understudy of a theater group knocks off the lead actor, he finds himself in a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse with New York City's greatest police detective. β€œInspector Ike,” directed by Graham Mason, is a comedic murder-mystery. www.nobudge.com/inspector-ike

13.06.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

10.06.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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....

05.06.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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-...

07.05.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€œTermite” is a dark comedy bleakly reflecting on a seemingly arbitrary bureaucratic decision. www.nobudge.com/termite

30.04.2025 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A lonely actress forms new relationships with her drug dealer and a once cancelled podcaster. Jack Dunphy directs β€œDot 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

29.04.2025 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A tipsy young woman calls her ex over to kill a bug. β€œPONYTAILHEAD,” 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

25.04.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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