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

📢 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

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 “She Sings,” an experiential account of immigration and the blurred sense of belonging that follows. [Subscribers only] www.nobudge.com/she-sings

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

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

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

An inept pig-man sets out to make the movie of a lifetime, but not without a few small setbacks. “Life 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

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

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

An L.A. couple navigates their communication issues at the expense of those around them. “Belay 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...

A man tries to steal from his friends at game night and then things get infinitely worse. Alex Sovoda’s “Circumstantial 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...

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

🚨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...

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

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

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

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. “Inspector Ike,” directed by Graham Mason, is a comedic murder-mystery. www.nobudge.com/inspector-ike

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....

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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

After getting badly sunburned, a young woman goes on a strange journey through Palm Springs. Maria Belafonte’s “Over Easy” savvily and playfully accounts the adventures of a mysterious young woman in a southern California landscape. [Subscribers only] www.nobudge.com/over-easy

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

My short film THE ROLE is now available to watch on NoBudge, free for all. Huge thanks to Kentucker Audley and all the festivals who screened the film! www.nobudge.com/the-role @nobudge.bsky.social @glasgowshort.bsky.social @aifvf.bsky.social

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

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

When two reckless friends get evicted, they embark on a road trip with a pair of Germans attempting to trap them into green-card marriages. “Aitana Needs a Gun,” directed by Chris Martinez and Alex Sulock, is a screwball comedy meets road film. [Premiere] www.nobudge.com/aitana-needs...

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

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. [Subscribers only] www.nobudge.com/ponytailhead

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-...

Final Deadline for our May 19th screening at Nitehawk. Submit your short film here: nobudgefilmmakers.com/submit

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...

A man and his girlfriend seek resolution amid a life filled with ennui. With an unorthodox portrayal of its two leads, Marcus Soltzberg’s “We Are Always Hiding” delicately looks at a romantic relationship as it occurs in time and space. [Online Premiere] www.nobudge.com/we-are-alway...

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

$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.

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...

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

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. www.nobudge.com/manpower-4-h...