NoBudge is a streaming platform for young and emerging filmmakers. No Budge also hosts live screenings in Brooklyn with filmmaker Q&A's and afterparties. We attended NoBudge Live #33 a collection of short films screening that was held at Nitehawk Cinema Prospect Park on April 24, 2023. At the bottom, you can see a recording of the Q&A from that nite.
The curated lineup of short films took the audience on a rollercoaster of emotions in the 103 minutes of screening. Laughter was audible throughout the audience. Here is a list of the film titles that screened that evening and are searchable on the platform NoBudge for viewing:
I'M AT HOME - Director Phillip Thompson present. The host of a children's television show aimed for creativity starts experiencing burnout after needing to force that creativity everyday. (13min)
THE SELF TAPE - New York Premiere. Directors Ruby Ulla Jerkins and Katie Prael present. Aspiring actors and family friends Ruby, Sterling and Kate, all receive a next day audition request for the same role. (16 min)
VALENTINE'S DAY - New York Premiere. Director Sam Dinerstein present. In 2013, during a bizarre double date, Wade wants to vlog and make some memories. (15min)
HORNY KID - New York Premiere. Director Josh Whiteman present. A filmmakers mother recalls stories of her son's lustful youth, causing him to reflect on his current love life at the age of 30. (7min)
MOMMY - New York Premiere. Filmmaker Sophia Smith present. During a first hookup, a new couple works their way through a mommy kink. (6min)
LA PISCINA - Directors Simple Town present. Three touchy siblings invite a man who's visiting America to spend the day with them at their pool. (12min)
WELCOME TO THE ENCLAVE - New York Premiere. Director Sarah Lasley present. Two sisters fight to save their digital utopia from demise. (12min)
PREP - Director Raymond Knudsen present. A bodybuilding fever dream fueled by childhood trauma, food porn, and said techno music. (14min)
MODERN MAN - Director Guy Kozak present. A man who just wants to eat pizza and watch Monday Night Football with a good group of guys is looking for love. (8min)
The next live screening will take place Wednesday, May 24th at Nitehawk's Williamsburg location. (136 Metropolitan Avenue)
This screening will be a feature film. EYEBALLS IN THE DARKNESS will be introduced by the director Albert Birney at 7:15p.m. and a Q&A will follow. The film has a 106 minute running time. You can secure your seats here:
https://nitehawkcinema.com
Q&A from NoBudge #33 at Nitehawk Prospect Park.