Usually that means struggling through low-budget projects until a studio decides to underwrite a film with larger ambitions.
Young architects working on low-budget projects live in constant fear of their designs being mangled by corner-cutting builders.
Gameshow was a low-budget project: The magazine, at first, was not much to look at.
A small-scale, low-budget project that's been running for a few years now.
His first major film was Heart of the Beholder (2005), an independent low-budget project, which was based on his own life.
It was a very low-budget project, but despite this, the video launched the band into international fame.
In this low-budget project, avoiding purchased hay for the free grass offered by the accelerator center's wildlife club makes a big difference.
"El Cortez" should prove one thing to aspiring filmmakers: On a low-budget project, stay away from special effects.
I decided to do this as a low-budget project, so that the money would not be a factor for some time.
And the most fun is to be had working on low-budget projects for strong-minded directors.