NoBudge is happy to present a program of eight short films from a group of emerging indie filmmakers mostly based in New York. A mix of comedy, drama, documentary, and experimental filmmaking, the lineup explores strange pursuits and unusual relationships. Thematically varied and visually intriguing, often in lo-fi ways, the short films are filled with idiosyncratic personality and self-assured vision. Each film is a NYC or Brooklyn premiere and all filmmakers will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A and Afterparty.

NoBudge is an online platform spotlighting the best in low-budget indie filmmaking. “One of the best places to sample what’s happening in low-budget cinema worldwide,” says Glenn Kenny of The New York Times. Its mission is to provide a supportive home for emerging indie filmmakers working with limited resources and without major industry connections, and to be a trusted discovery platform.

36 hour walk
New York Premiere
Director Legyaan Thapa in person.
A college student attempts to walk from his dorm room in midtown Manhattan to the end of Long Island in 36 hours.
(10 min)

Manpower 4 Hire
Brooklyn Premiere
Director Ella Sinskey in person.
A woman finds a strange rock on the beach. A landscaper is down on his luck. A man licks his girlfriend.
(14 min)

Twin Flame
Brooklyn Premiere
Director Stella Gatti in person.
A young woman pays an online psychic to draw a portrait of her soulmate.
(11 min)

Handball
New York Premiere
Director Eli Beutel in person.
When his girlfriend expresses interest in opening their relationship, Charley turns to a handball rival for advice.
(9 min)

What Is You Laughin For?
New York Premiere
Director David Dunnington in person.
Four friends live in a toxic state of limbo until world events change everything.
(15 min)

Tradition
New York Premiere
Director Akari Alishio in person.
When Max’s ex comes over to pick up the last of her belongings, Max asks her for help with a self tape.
(13 min)

Recreational Social Interaction
New York Premiere
Director Alex Sovoda in person.
Two people go on a date and everything is perfect and they fall in love.
(18 min)

NADIR: A documentary about surfing in Newport, Rhode Island in the summer and most of the other times as well
New York Premiere
Director Jack Galvin in person.
What begins as a documentary about surfing evolves into a comedy about a guy trying to get rid of a surfboard.
(18 min)