About Us

Limited budgets push the boundaries of creativity and storytelling. A tight budget means every decision counts, every frame is intentional, and every story has to carry its own weight. We explore unconventional narrative structures, visual styles, and themes, fostering a culture of collaboration and experimentation.

We're equally intentional about the people behind the work. Low budget doesn't mean low standards of care. We build productions that respect time, energy, and craft. Every set we run is designed to be sustainable and respectful from start to finish.

fair play films good fast cheap
fair play films good fast cheap
We focus where passion meets audience: horror, LGBTQ cinema, and stories by and for the BIPOC community.
These aren't afterthoughts. They're our whole thing.

Fair Play Films is a microbudget production company rooted in collaboration and community. We champion underrepresented filmmakers, creating space for bold voices with small, dedicated teams.

Whether you're developing a script, refining your craft behind the camera, or searching for roles that matter, we’re building a production model that works at any budget.

Small Budget.
Big Impact.

Under the Influencer
Under the Influencer
Jill Bennett Joy Sunday Lauren Neal
Jill Bennett Joy Sunday Lauren Neal

Producer Jill Bennett, actor Joy Sunday, Actor/Producer/Technical Director Lauren Neal and moderator Nikki Swarn

in 2023, we produced a full length Thriller feature.
Here's what happened:

60K budget
17 shooting days
15 festival acceptances, including 4 in Canada, 2 in Australia, 1 in France (Cannes)
5 Best Feature awards
3 more Best Feature nominations
2 nonprofit-sponsored screenings
1 Best Actress win and 1 nomination

News

Under the Influencer was chosen as one of five films to chosen for the Goes to Cannes Initiative taking place during the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

Official Showcase Trailer

Under the Influencer was awarded Outstanding Panavision Feature and received a $60,000 equipment grant at the Los Angeles Micheaux Film Festival.

Bad Habits won the Series Fest Pitch a thon Roadshow in Atlanta
Bad Habits won the Series Fest Pitch a thon Roadshow in Atlanta

Fair Play Films’ comedy series Bad Habits wins big at the SeriesFest Pitch-A-Thon Roadshow in partnership with Trilith Institute!

October 2025

March 2026

October 2024

May 2023

Fair Play Films’ comedy horror feature Threshold begins principal photography in Atlanta.