Mumblecore was a short-lived but influential indie film movement in the mid 00's that launched the careers of Greta Gerwig, the Duplass brothers, Joe Swanberg, Lena Dunham, and more. NoBudge emerged from this scene in 2011 and on the occasion of a new series screening in June at Metrograph ("Mumb...

Every Friday in June we'll be launching a new feature film from the catalog of the esteemed indie film distributor, Factory 25. The schedule is as follows: June 6th: "Sam's World" / June 13th: "Inspector Ike" / June 20th: "First Winter" / June 27th: "Honky Kong." This adds to our currently availa...

IRL meet-ups, forum convos, and the beyond of online culture. These films all contend with the influences and ramifications of the WWW.spaces. Movies about the Internet.

It ain't easy having no green. In this collection of shorts, money is the name of the game: being broke, resorting to unpleasant methods of acquiring cash, or just generally trying to scrape by in a cruel world.

As winter stretches on and the blustery cold hits its apex (the wind chill is currently 4 degrees in Brooklyn), we're taking a look back at some short films that take place in the chill of winter.

Happy Valentine’s from NoBudge ❤️ for the special day, enjoy this collection of short films about love in various forms: looking for love, trying to keep it or move past it; also includes, love for friends and comedy improv. I.E. love is in the title.

Early and underground work from well-known actors including a teenage Timothée Chalamet with "Spinners" (2015). Also included: “Holy Moses” starring Amanda Seyfried, “Wakey Wakey” starring Rachel Sennott, “Houseplants” starring Zazie Beetz, “Sweet Things” starring Renate Reinsve, “Rachel” starrin...

New beginnings, refreshes, changes, and all the more. In addition to some films about the New Year, "Factory Reset" collects a number of short films, new and from past years, focused on growth, coming of age, time, and the season.

A collection of short films about / taking place during / otherwise containing summer vibes. Including but not limited to: beach, sun, pools, flings, heat, vacation.

Films released on NoBudge over the past years made by BLACK FILMMAKERS. NoBudge Collection #021.

Films on NoBudge reported with a budget of $500 OR LESS. NoBudge Collection #020.

There’s always something going on in the suburbs. A collection of films where driveways, lawns, fences, and culdesacs serve as their backdrop. SUBURBAN STORIES. NoBudge Collection 019.

A collection of films with either direct or indirect interpretations, POV's, and insights of Second-Generation American stories and identities. Second-Gen Stories. NoBudge Collection 18.

These heavy, introspective dramas confront life, death, grief and other painful realities. LOOKING IN. NoBudge Collection 017.

In most of these films, usually, SOMEONE IS BLEEDING. NoBudge Collection #16.

A collection of documentaries that focus on a single or specific group of individuals. Crafted and directed unique to each life they portray, these directors each deliver a series of intimate PORTRAITS. NoBudge Collection #15.

Love, lust, and tragedy. Varying in genre, these films observe romantic relationships. Some will leave you laughing, others may leave you thinking about an ex, but all will prompt some bit of thought ON RELATIONSHIPS. NoBudge Collection #15

A collection of films that contend with current or historical events. With a focus on politics, social chambers, and other scopes of the times, these films look outside observing what seems to be happening OF A TIME, RIGHT NOW, OUTSIDE, TODAY. NoBudge Collection #013.

The shift to digital filmmaking that began in the early to mid 2000's led to an explosion of DIY filmmaking that continues to this day. NoBudge has long been an advocate and supporter of this type of affordable, homemade cinema. But as much as one touts the benefits and low barrier to entry to sh...

A collection of animated films that use, to some scale, 2D ANIMATION. NoBudge Collection #010.

Using a variety of animation styles from hand-drawn ball-point pen, to computer animation, collage art, and mixed-media, this collection is a wide-ranging sampling of what is possible with the medium on a low budget.

A collection of documentaries that observe situations, environments, and their subjects. These docs stand out as fresh and unique takes of the documentary that places their audiences like a fly ON THE WALL. NoBudge Collection #008.

Someone always seems to be acting a little manic. These films, each in their own way, depict the hysterical breakdowns and psychological pitfalls that their characters experience. Someone always seems to be HAVING AN EPISODE. NoBudge Collection #007.

Early aspirations, first-time experiences, and new changes. A collection of short films focused on moments or stories from, and experienced during, youth. Unique takes on an everlasting arc. These films share their own look at the classic, COMING OF AGE. NoBudge Collection #006.