Low Budge, No Budge Film Fest

United States · Years Running: First Year

LOW BUDGE, NO BUDGE FILM FEST Portland, ME. April 16, 2026 DOING A LOT WITH A LITTLE “Opening Night” by Bret Woodard SUBMISSIONS OPEN: MARCH 17, 2025 Eligibility: All genres are welcome-narrative, documentary, experimental, animation, music videos and everything in between. We accept short films (0-40 minutes). Your film must be low budget (under $20k) or no budget. The Festival is open to all filmmakers worldwide. However, for films in languages other than English we ask you include English subtitles. We know that even a little support can go a long way for indie filmmakers. That’s why the winning film of each night will receive: 🎥 A cash prize of $500 - because every great filmmaker deserves a little funding for their next project. 🌿🥇 Low budge laurels! - for the best of each category. Think you’ve got the next great low-budget masterpiece? Submit your film and take your shot. 🏆 All selected films will be featured on the festival website and social media. About the festival The Low Budge, No Budge Film Fest was created to discover and showcase the power of creativity in film making, regardless of budget. Focusing on celebrating short films made with limited or no financial resources, proving that strong storytelling doesn’t rely on a big paycheck. To help support your next creative projects, two.

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