How Micro Budget, a Very DIY Comedy, Cast One of the Biggest Stars in the World

When Morgan Evans and Patrick Noth wrote Micro Budget, their sharp new comedy about indie filmmaking, they knew they would ...
ung.edu

Micro-budget film lab announces first features

UNG has announced the projects selected for the inaugural cohort of its Micro-Budget Narrative Feature Lab, a new initiative supporting independent filmmakers developing feature-length films in ...
ung.edu

Micro-budget feature film lab launches

Led by James Mackenzie and Andrew Salerno, UNG's School of Communication, Film & Theatre is launching the Micro-Budget Narrative Feature Lab for 2026-27. Applications for the first cohort opened Nov.
Yahoo

Filmhub To Distribute Creator-Led Comedy ‘SKIT’; Evan Shapiro-Backed Micro-Budget Film Also Sets Tubi Bow

Distribution company Filmhub has secured worldwide rights to creator-led comedy SKIT via a partnership with producer and former TV exec Evan Shapiro. The film, which was made for just $65,000, will ...
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Indie filmmaker James Westby

James Westby embraces DIY ethos to make micro-budget movies in the Pacific Northwest. Portland filmmaker James Westby embraces a DIY ethos, making micro-budget films in the Pacific Northwest. His ...
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Portland filmmaker James Westby teams up with author Chelsea Cain to make micro-budget movie in Central Oregon

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