NoBudge

A trans woman returns to her hometown where she reconnects with pre-transition friends and falls into the arms of a local chaser. “Buffalo 10,” directed by Trisha Pickelhaupt, is a naturalistic drama exploring the possibility of a romantic connection. nobudge.com/buffalo-10

Two former high school classmates reconnect via a dating app at a bar in Brooklyn. Niall Cunningham directs “Noumena,” a melancholic episode of dating between twenty-somethings in the city. [Online Premiere] nobudge.com/noumena

A village of gnome-like creatures facilitate an otherworldly Rube Goldberg machine. Kate Renshaw-Lewis directs “Busy Bodies,” an animated exploration of production processes and disposable objects. nobudge.com/busy-bodies

Through an archive of his own material, a filmmaker considers the last twenty years of digital development. Truls Krane Meby directs “The Weight of Sight,” a personal documentary powered by the filmmaker’s effort to backtrack and reflect. nobudge.com/the-weight-of-si…

Two best friends scramble to get ready for an outing. Talia Frank-Stempel and Annie Martino direct and star in “I Am Late!,” an upbeat, NYC snapshot following two young ladies in parallel action. nobudge.com/i-am-late

A being searches for meaning in an unknowable universe; he also wants to talk a little bit about golf. Jordan Michael Blake directs “Paradise Man (ii),” a 3D-animated oddity focused on a lonely character’s existential train of thought. nobudge.com/paradise-man

On Halloween, a man rambles through NYC unbeknownst that the ultimate trick is waiting for him around the corner. David Cardoza and Griffin Conner direct “Halloween Dream,” a seasonal tale told mostly through street photography and zany narration. nobudge.com/halloween-dream

An obsessive, lingerie fashion designer becomes transfixed by the flesh of her model. Madison Bloom directs “All your Women Things,” a body horror where gruesome violence interrupts the ice-cold of a studio session. [Subscribers only] nobudge.com/all-your-women-t…

Announcing NoBudge Live on November 16th at @nitehawkcinema (Prospect Park location). These screenings sell out quickly so get yours soon. All directors will be in attendance for a post-film Q&A and Afterparty. nitehawkcinema.com/prospectp…

On a bitterly cold day, a young couple drives into NYC to meet her father but thoughts about breaking up get in the way. Ella Walker directs “Call Grandma,” a mumblecore day-trip observing an early-20s relationship on the brink. [Online Premiere] nobudge.com/call-grandma

Two young men try to distract themselves after their roommate commits suicide by ceiling fan. Clay Mills and Asher Bentley direct “Our Friend Just Died,” a 16mm dark comedy with deadpan deliveries and a blood-splattered set piece. [Subscribers only] nobudge.com/our-friend-just-…

A VTuber encounters a series of eccentric strangers as she tries to make money for rent. Zane Kordich directs “I Want Everyone to Like Me,” a hangout comedy following a young women’s lo-fi odyssey through a Canadian suburb. [Online Premiere] nobudge.com/i-want-everyone-…

After an accident leaves his sketchy uncle injured, a young man feels obligated to let him stay with him and his girlfriend. “Pierre the Great,” directed by Kiyan Ahmadi, is a claustrophobic, domestic dramedy set in Los Angeles. [Online Premiere] nobudge.com/videos/pierre-th…

Rivalries escalate at an east London house party full of artists. Daniel Neofetou and Ralph Pritchard direct "Collaborative Efforts,” a comedy displaying the quiet competition and jealous jargon of a creative scene. [Subscribers only] nobudge.com/collaborative-ef…

A day in the life of the fastest loser on America’s Got Talent. Aelfie Oudghiri directs “Ass Magic,” a documentary portrait of a charismatic magician hilariously committed to an alternative approach. nobudge.com/ass-magic

Careening through a day in the life of a high schooler, a teen and his friends experiment with a mysterious drug-like substance. Mitchell Clark directs “Plastic Glass,” a coming-of-age mood piece set in New York City, a depiction of high school malaise. nobudge.com/plastic-glass

On the last night of his life, a struggling, young firecracker takes to the streets to prove his mother wrong. Jacque Rabie directs “Freddie,” an off-kilter, character piece following a young man as he self-destructs on the streets of Los Angeles. nobudge.com/freddie

A young woman decides to step outside of her comfort zone during an acting class. Dylan Pun directs “Merge,” a comedy where an ensemble of oddball actors follow an eccentric instructor to reach their breakthroughs. [Online Premiere] nobudge.com/merge