A collection of films that bring literature, personal journalism, and spoken word to the moving image and video. Fiction, nonfiction, some somber, others more comedic, all come to their own realizations and conclusions. Listen to and watch these, VIDEO ESSAYS. NoBudge Collection #005.

A collection of films that takes a look at less represented social corners and unexplored worlds. Employing non-actors, improvised dialogue, or approaches to bilingual storytelling, these films document new on-screen moments. Presented carefully by each of their directors, they hold truth to the ...

Short films that are short. These films embrace brevity and concise filmmaking. Harder than some might think, these directors present compelling moments and stories all UNDER 5 MINUTES. NoBudge Collection #003.

Home video and the handheld camcorder have always been central to the no-budget filmmaking format. This collection of films showcases several projects, ranging in genre, that embrace an attainable approach to filmmaking. All films in this selection were SHOT ON TAPE, ranging from DV to Hi-8 to VH...

A collection of films that contend with the realities and conflicts of sex. Some strange, others comedic, or tragically bittersweet, each suggesting in their own way that sex isn't easy.
NoBudge Collections #001.