NoBudge is happy to present a program of ten short films from a group of emerging indie filmmakers based in New York. The lineup explores a range of styles and tones, presenting narrative dramas and comedies along with a taste of animation, personal documentary, and experimental horror. Seven of the films are NYC premieres 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.

While I Wait
New York Premiere
Director Malka Fleischman in person.
Following the news of her grandmother’s passing in Brazil, Joana spends the day in her New York apartment navigating feelings surrounding long distance grief.
(8 min)

Lespri
Director Jard Lerebours in person.
An unnamed narrator uses found footage from his childhood to construct a portrait of his father and their relationship.
(5 min)

The Honest Movie
Director Shae Sennett in person.
A young woman makes a documentary about her affair with an older filmmaker.
(14 min)

Immortal She
New York Premiere
Director Isabela Tanashian in person.
Alone at home, a young woman is forced to deal with an unwelcome intrusion.
(13 min)

Pajarito
New York Premiere
Director Pilar Garcia-Fernandezsesma in person.
In 1980s Spain, two sisters confront their complicated feelings about motherhood when the eldest gives birth to her first child.
(15 min)

Uneasy Moments
New York Premiere
Director Daniel Aguilar in person.
An overwhelmed young woman caring for her schizophrenic mother tries to take a moment for herself while picking up her mother’s backordered medication.
(10 min)

Jeffrey, Bad Day
New York Premiere
Director Theo Matza in person.
An extremely antisocial young man reluctantly accompanies his mourning friend to the beach.
(7 min)

Man on the Street
Director Andrew Bourne in person.
An exploration of the “man on the street” interview industry through the POV of an editor.
(4 min)

Schwag
New York Premiere
Director Daniel Hurwitz and writer/star Sara Hennessey in person.
After smoking weed one time, a woman believes that remaining stoned will be the answer to all of her problems.
(8 min)

I’M GOING FULL FRONTAL FOR MY NYU STUDENT SHORT FILM
New York Premiere
Director Elliot Connors in person.
A man has second thoughts about going full frontal for his NYU student short film.
(9 min)