What is NoBudge? 

• NoBudge is an online screening platform and live screening series for young and emerging filmmakers. We have an open call for submissions year round for our online programming and our bi-monthly live screenings in Brooklyn.

Can I submit my film if it's already available?

• Yes. Feel free to submit any film regardless of premiere status or existing availability. NoBudge is not an exclusive platform.

What type of films do you screen?

• All types. Narrative, documentary, experimental, animation, web series, sketch comedy, music/dance videos.

Is there a fee to submit to NoBudge?

• Yes, there is a $35 submission fee for shorts (under 30 minutes) and $50 for features (over 30 minutes). There is a $10 discount for NoBudge subscribers.

Do I get feedback with my submission?

• You will be notified whether your film is accepted or not, but we don’t offer feedback on submissions.

How do I submit to NoBudge Live?

• Submit the same way you would for regular submissions. You will see an option to check a box for NoBudge Live. Note: preference is given to filmmakers who live in the NYC area, or could travel to attend the screening. Also, not all accepted films for the website are guaranteed a live screening — we have very limited slots available.

Do you accept films from outside the United States?

• Yes. As long as it's in English or has English subtitles.

Can I ask for a waiver?

• We don't grant waivers. Sorry. We think it's only fair that everyone submits on equal footing.

My film had a budget. Can I still submit?

• Yes, as long as your budget was under $50,000.

When do films screen online?

• Anytime. Depending on a film’s strategy, a film may premiere directly online, or it may wait till after a festival run. If your film is chosen for NoBudge, you have complete control over the screening availability.

How will you post my film, if accepted?

• We upload all of our films to our streaming platform, which is available to watch on the web, as well as through our apps on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, iOS, and Android devices.

Who decides if a film is accepted?

• The films are all watched and selected by NoBudge founder and programmer, Kentucker Audley.

When will I hear back?

• All films will be notified within 1 week if they are accepted or not.

Can I submit a web series?

• Yes, we consider serialized content. If we accept, we would post all of the episodes at once, rather than a separate post for each episode. If the total run time is under 25 minutes, submit it as a short film. If over 25 minutes, please submit as feature film.

How does NoBudge publicize its films?

• We post about every film via our Instagram, Twitter and Facebook accounts and send out a monthly email to our mailing list. However, we are a small site with no advertising or publicity budget, so it’s largely the responsibility of the individual filmmaker to generate exposure / traffic.

Is NoBudge a distribution company?

• No. We curate self-released films. We encourage our filmmakers to seek out additional channels to spread their film.

*Please note: we don't accept all films on the basis of having no budget. We are a curated site. Thank you.*