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NoBudge in L.A. Night 1

Cinema · Eastwood Performing Arts Center · Ages 16+ · 93 mins

About the Show

NoBudge is happy to present a program of new short films from a group of emerging indie filmmakers based in Los Angeles. All filmmakers will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A moderated by NoBudge founder, Kentucker Audley.

 

Night 1 Program:

TOILET MOVIE 

Director Jillian Moray in person. 

A series of intimate moments between two roommates in their shared bathroom. 

(2 min)

 

Teeth of A Fawn 

LA Premiere 

Director Mia Daniela Alejo in person.

Isolated in a motel room, Bea descends into madness when her girlfriend becomes entangled with a wealthy patron.

(10 min)

 

Busy Bodies 

Director Kate Renshaw-Lewis in person.

Inspired by Rube Goldberg machines, this animated film explores the production journey of disposable objects.

(6 min)

 

Waddle 

LA Premiere 

Director Clare O’Kane in person.

A woman who has just had double chin liposuction unexpectedly finds herself having to go to work that same day.

(10 min)

 

Buddy Tape  

Director Alosha Robinson in person.

Two wonderful buddies attempt to permanently capture their bond on tape.

(8 min)

 

Gate Crashers 

Director Philip Steiger in person.

Hoping to impress a date with borrowed luxury, an insecure bachelor invites a date to a backyard pool he’s secretly pool-sitting.

(13 min)

 

Trauma Bonds 

Directors Matt McDonald and Daniel Collins in person.

The morning after a kidnapping, a detective’s investigation tests the bonds of a marriage. 

(16 min)

 

Michelle & Duffy 

LA Premiere 

Director Jacob Staudenmaier in person.

Michelle and Duffy are having a perfect day. Oh, and they’re breaking up.

(11 min)

 

Ass Magic 

LA Premiere 

Director Aelfie Oudghiri in person.

 

A documentary following the creative process of Jack Grady, one of Tik Tok’s most popular magicians and America’s Got Talent’s fastest loser.
(17 min)

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