The acting (some by amateurs) is much more natural and convincing than in most no-budget films.

"Doing 'Metropolitan,' I had final cut by default, because it was a no-budget film and no one else was interested," he said.

His first feature, Forest, was a nearly no-budget film.

His previous film, last year's no-budget black-and-white film "Following," toyed with expectations, too.

In his published writing, Sell often discusses the struggles he had encountered while making no-budget films during the beginning of his career.

Ms. Rosenthal sees some danger in getting corporations involved with low-budget and no-budget films.

Following has since been recognized as one of the most notable no-budget films of its time.

A creepy, no-budget film shot on black-and-white video and full of sinister atmosphere.

Their relationship - which developed over the eight months it took to shoot the no-budget film - has since flourished.

It is a no-budget film made against all odds for 1.7 million DKR.