“The Happytime Murders” Review
Usually reviews have a certain structure to them. As the reviewer I might lead you into a false sense of security, setting up a review with the potential of having a positive outcome. It could be a vague introduction that tries to (or feigns to)…
Oh (Short Film)
On a short bus journey the amused passengers listen to a conversation between a boy and his father. Written and directed by Cathal Feeney, “Oh” was a winner at the OFFline Film Festival in 2011
The Children Act Review
“Deftly directed, beautifully shot, Emma Thompson turns out a stellar performance in a film that falls just short of greatness” I didn’t expect to like The Children Act. It has Oscar bate written all over it. It is the type of film that respectable…
Confessions (Short Film)
A young woman regrets a bad decision and goes to confession for help with mixed results. Confessions was the result of a one month film challenge. It was directed by No Budget’s Milo Denison who also co-wrote the script with David Collins.
American Animals Film Review
“A scarcely believable true story about a self-absorbed artist who seeks out his own artificial, self-inflicted inspirational torture, which inexorably leads to a starving artist feasting on prison food” Steal a dime and they put you in jail; steal an art haul and they don’t…
What is An Actors Work Log?
An actors work log is a useful tool that can be used to track hours worked and be sure that you, as the actor, are getting paid correctly. The work log can also be used to track auditions and call-backs. This can be helpful if…
Taryn Barker: Demon Hunter
Last November the No Budget crew hosted a screening for the independent horror film Taryn Barker: Demon Hunter followed up by a QA with the makers of the film. The film is now available to a larger audience through Amazon Prime. If you are a Prime member…
Dating in 15-Seconds or Less
Have you ever tried making an entire film that lasts only 15-seconds? It is more challenging than you might think. This is a series of 15-second films that the No Budget team did on the theme of First Dates as part of a film challenge….
