Exclusive Trailer for Micro Budget Finds Bobby Moynihan, Chris Parnell, Maria Bamford, Jon Gabrus & More Making a Disaster
•February 10, 2026
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Why It Matters
The acquisition underscores the commercial viability of niche indie comedies anchored by recognizable talent, and illustrates how hybrid theatrical‑digital windows can maximize revenue for low‑budget films.
Key Takeaways
- •Factory 25 secures worldwide distribution rights
- •Cast includes high‑profile comedy veterans
- •Theatrical debut Feb 27 at Alamo Drafthouse
- •Digital launch scheduled for March 10
- •Mockumentary satirizes indie film production challenges
Pulse Analysis
The indie film market has evolved beyond festival circuits, with distributors like Factory 25 leveraging curated catalogs to reach targeted audiences. By acquiring *Micro Budget*, Factory 25 taps into a growing appetite for genre‑bending comedies that blend satire with industry insider jokes. The company’s reputation for championing unconventional voices adds credibility, positioning the film for both critical attention and niche box‑office success.
A standout element of *Micro Budget* is its ensemble of well‑known comedians. Bobby Moynihan, Chris Parnell, Maria Bamford and Jon Gabrus bring built‑in fan bases that amplify word‑of‑mouth promotion. Their comedic timing aligns with the mockumentary format, allowing the film to lampoon the absurdities of indie production while delivering genuine laughs. This talent‑driven strategy reduces marketing costs, as social media buzz from the cast often translates into organic reach.
The release plan reflects a pragmatic hybrid model: a limited theatrical run at Alamo Drafthouse venues creates event‑level buzz, while the swift digital rollout on March 10 captures streaming‑savvy viewers. Follow‑up Blu‑ray sales cater to collectors and comedy aficionados seeking physical media. This staggered window maximizes revenue streams without overextending the modest budget, and signals to other micro‑budget filmmakers that a well‑executed distribution strategy can yield sustainable returns in today’s fragmented media landscape.
Exclusive Trailer for Micro Budget Finds Bobby Moynihan, Chris Parnell, Maria Bamford, Jon Gabrus & More Making a Disaster
We’re pleased to exclusively announce that Factory 25, the celebrated Brooklyn-based independent film distribution company, has acquired world rights to distribute writer/director Morgan Evans’ feature directorial debut Micro Budget. With a notable cast of comedians, including Bobby Moynihan, Chris Parnell, Maria Bamford, and Jon Gabrus, the mockumentary captures the disastrous making of an indie movie.
Also starring Brandon Micheal Hall, Patrick Noth, Emilea Wilson, Nichole Sakura, Jordan Rock, Hal Linden, Neil Casey, Mike Mitchell, Don Fanelli, Nate Fernald, Morgan Evans, Kate Flannery, Matt McCoy, and Carla Jimenez, the comedy will receive a February 27th theatrical release in NYC and LA via Alamo Drafthouse followed by other cities across the country, followed by a digital release on March 10th and a Blu-ray release this spring.
Here’s the synopsis: “When Terry discovers he’s about to be a father, he does what any other sane person would do. He moves himself and his nine-months-pregnant wife from Iowa to Los Angeles to shoot a low-budget indie movie and sell it to a streamer. Documented by his cousin Devin’s behind-the-scenes camera crew, Terry suddenly finds that his beliefs about diversity, the #MeToo movement, and what technically qualifies as a properly financed film production put him at odds with, well, every single person who meets him. Featuring a cast of comedy MVPs, Micro Budget follows Terry’s disastrous attempts to make a disaster movie, and his inability to serve a decent lunch.”
See the trailer below.
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