LOW BUDGE, NO BUDGE FILM FEST

Portland, ME. April 16, 2027

“Opening Night” by Bret Woodard

SUBMISSIONS FOR 2027

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 top two winning films of the night will receive:

A cash prize of $500

‍ ‍Custom, one of a kind trophies made by Maine artists.

All selected films will be featured on the festival website and social media.

The Low Budge, No Budge Film Fest was created in 2025 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 budget.

To help support your next creative projects, two top jury selections of the night will receive $500 each.

The film fest will be held on April 16th, 2027 in Portland, Maine at Mayo Street Arts.

April 16, 2027

Inventive storytelling: Turning constraints into creative choices & solutions.
Strong vision: Even if it was shot on an old camcorder or a phone, if it feels like cinema, we want to see it!
Authenticity: Films that have heart, originality, and an undeniable indie spirit.