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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 27d

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-...

NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · 29d

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

NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · Sep 8

📢 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 · Aug 26

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

NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · Aug 25

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

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 “She Sings,” an experiential account of immigration and the b...

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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · Aug 22

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

NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · Aug 21

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...

Personal Assistant

Desperate for work, a struggling artist takes on a personal assistant gig from Craigslist. Tynan DeLong’s “Personal Assistant” confines us at close-range to a claustrophobic series of interactions bet...

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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · Aug 18

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 · Aug 13

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

Life Movie - NoBudge

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 throug...

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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · Aug 11

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...

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 “Your Final Meditation,” an immersive featuret...

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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · Aug 8

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 · Aug 7

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

NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · Jul 31

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...

Belay On

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 bicker...

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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · Jul 22

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]
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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 “Circumstantial Forgiveness” follows a frantic friend group as they erupt in outcry when the dir...

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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · Jul 7

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

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 “True Affection,” a monochrome...

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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · Jul 1

🚨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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Kentucker Audley @kentuckeraudley.bsky.social · Jun 27

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

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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · Jun 27

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

NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · Jun 23

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-...

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 “IT’S SO OVER,” a dark comedy harshly realizing the consequences of digit...

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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · Jun 13

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

NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · Jun 13

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

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. “Inspector Ike,” dir...

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NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · Jun 10

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

NoBudge @nobudge.bsky.social · Jun 5

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 · May 7

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 · Apr 30

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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