The ultra-stylish “Sigh Gone” finds its young protagonist facing the city of Saigon, Vietnam without her lost love. For today’s 5 Questions, we asked director Jeannie Nguyen about the film’s origins, artistic influences, and what it’s like to shoot on the streets of Saigon…
Read MoreA wannabe actor in LA goes under the microscope in this new mockumentary by director Nicolas Curcio. We asked Curcio 5 Questions about “Brian,” concerning the origins of the project, allowing for improvisation, and twist endings…
Read MoreThe tale of the poetic incinerator employee and his showbiz mentor is today’s NoBudge premiere. We asked “On Showbiz” director Ryan McGlade where it all comes from, and where he goes to write poetry and be sad…
Read MoreThe catchy experimental music video, “Be Yourself Be Confidence,” premieres today on NoBudge. The directing duo that goes by MAURICE (Devan Joseph and Jason Gaines) is responsible for the song and video, and we asked them 5 Questions about the origins of the project and their working relationship…
Read MoreFrom Paris, France comes “P.O.V,” a naturalistic romantic comedy, filmed entirely in point-of-view shots. We asked director Jeronimo Acero about the challenges of this visual technique, as well as how he captured intimacy between his two lead actors…
Read MoreThe Super Bowl is this Sunday, which means we’re trotting out “Pigskin,” a new horror short about a troubled cheerleader and her date with the dreamy quarterback. Director Jake Hammond answers 5 Questions from us about the writing process, disturbing ideas, and his committed lead actress…
Read MoreA lavish glimpse into sex and love in the digital age, “Only Trumpets,” is an ultra stylized visual feast directed by Tristan Scott-Behrends. For today’s 5 Questions (with 1 bonus!), we asked Scott-Behrends about portraying sexuality onscreen, achieving a striking visual landscape, and working with his cast…
Read MoreThe absurdist quick hitter, “Dos Hombres,” debuts today as a mid-week WTF. Responsible for the film is director Noel David Taylor, who we asked about awkwardness, and finding friends in L.A…
Read MoreToday’s premiere is “Wash Your Fruit,” a workplace comedy turned surreal nightmare about a woman who eats a pear she shouldn’t have. We asked director Alanna Morton about the beginnings of the project, the imaginative production design, and what inspired her vision…
Read MoreToday we’re bringing to ya, “Wet Tux,” a knockoff late night TV show ranging from the nonsensical to the deranged. We asked creator Thomas Fricilone where the lunacy comes from, who’s responsible for the antics, and what now…
Read MoreWe’re closing out the week with “True Blue,” director and film curator, Chris Osborn’s beautifully-shot and acted new film. We asked him about the setting of Atlantic City, his creative process with his actors and D.P., and balancing filmmaking with his curatorial efforts...
Read MoreToday on NoBudge we’re premiering, “Pitcher / Catcher,” a VHS-shot movie about a washed up baseball player and his last shot at glory. Co-directors Will Janowitz and Monroe Robertson chat baseball, their background in acting, and what’s next for them…
Read MoreIntroducing our new feature, 5 Questions — filmmaker interviews with the people behind the premieres — it seems appropriate to start with Tony Oswald, the veteran editor (we’ve featured five of his previous projects) talking about his directorial debut…
Read MoreFor the inaugural 5 Questions, we asked NoBudge founder and programmer about the beginnings of NoBudge, and his thoughts on the role the site plays in the current indie film scene…
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