NoBudge is a streaming platform for young & emerging filmmakers. We present a new, hand-picked film every day, along with a director interview. Our wide-ranging program is equal parts drama, comedy, and experimental film, as well as animation, documentary, sketch, web series and dance/music video.
June celebrates her 25th birthday with an existential crisis. A fragmentary, heart-on-its-sleeve depiction of a young woman beginning to question everything about her life and choices. Directed by Tij D’oye. Written by and starring Emily DeForest.
The Erdenleib lives in the dark tunnels of an old mine. The only light he needs is his own. Until one day those lights extinguish. He is forced out of his space into the world above. Directed by Vincent Ercolani, Nicholas Dues, Julius Farwick.
A woman retreats to a cabin to compose a piece of music but is haunted by writers block. Wonderfully constructed with rhythmic visuals and sound design, “4/4” is about the battle between creator and creativity. Directed by Kyle Sawyer. Starring Katie Billo.
A mannequin at a vintage clothing store falls for his human co-worker. “Mann” is a nearly silent drama about loneliness that spins what could easily have been a cheap gimmick into unexpectedly moving territory. Director: Kyle Sawyer. Cast: Dave, Jamie Finch, Haley Bidez.
