Nitehawk: NoBudge Live 52 — Shorts

NoBudge is happy to present a program of ten short films from a group of emerging indie filmmakers based in New York. The lineup focuses on narrative comedy, drama, and documentary exploring a range of styles and tones. Nine of the films are NYC or Brooklyn premieres and filmmakers will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A and Afterparty. NoBudge is an online platform spotlighting the best in low-budget indie filmmaking. “One of the best places to sample what’s happening in low-budget cinema worldwide,” says Glenn Kenny of The New York Times. Its mission is to provide a supportive home for emerging indie filmmakers working with limited resources and without major industry connections, and to be a trusted discovery platform. Lakeland New York Premiere Director Meghan Marin in person. A documentary portrait of the USA’s oldest state fair. (6 min) End Times with Dekunle New York Premiere Director Dekunle in person. Dekunle invites guests into his home to prepare for apocalypse. (10 min) Alchemy Brooklyn Premiere Director Claire Fogarty in person. A girl discovers she has a unique sexual chemistry which creates a mysterious substance that takes over her life and everyone else in the city. (14 min) Ten Thousand Director Max Boonch in person. What if a day could be a year for a day? (2 min) (2026, 101 min., DCP.) Film series: Shorts. Tickets at nitehawkcinema.com.