Tight & Nerdy

Tickets:
Sunday, March 15 – 11:40am – Room C105
Sunday, March 15 – 5:00pm – Antioch Theatre
Saturday, March 21 – 2:00pm – Room D100

Tight & Nerdy is a feature-length documentary that takes viewers on a journey deep inside the world of the first burlesque troupe devoted to rock music’s multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning misfit, “Weird Al” Yankovic.

The film documents the troupe’s travels as they get ready to return to the stage where it all began, giving viewers a glimpse into what drives this niche art form. With themes of female empowerment, body positivity and self-acceptance, Tight & Nerdy is aimed squarely at those who have ever felt powerless, bullied, lonely or simply “not enough.” This film ultimately tells the tale of finding connections in a chaotic world, and learning how to accept that which makes one different, all wrapped up in big personalities, over-the-top costumes, unforgettable performances, and an interview with Weird Al himself!

Documentary • USA • 2025 • 82 Minutes
Director: Jeff Nucera & Jonathan Ruane
Producers: Jeff Nucera & Jonathan Ruane
Executive Producers: Eddie Schmidt, Rasheed Newson, Kevin Kibelstis
Cinematographer: Travis Greene
Editor: Candace Kregg
Cast: Pickles Kintaro, Pearl E. Gates, Odessa Lil, Mistress Marla Spankx, Nina Nightshade, “Weird Al” Yankovic

Festivals & Awards:
Heartland International Film Festival – Audience Choice Award for Best Documentary Feature
Heartland International Film Festival – Humor & Humanity Award
San Francisco Indie Fest

Public Contact: Jeff Nucera
Email Address: JeffNucera@tightandnerdymovie.com

Short film preceding the feature:

Contente 🙂

After years of a tumultuous professional and loving relationship, children’s music duo Amanda (Tulip) and Pedro (Sunflower) will perform together for the last time.

Narrative • Brazil • 2025 • 19 Minutes
Director: Ale Peralta
Writer: Ale Peralta & Melissa Rebelo Kerezsi
Producers: Ale Peralta, Ariadne Mazzetti, Mayra Ometto
Executive Producers: Mayra Ometto, Thais Reis Corte
Cinematographer: Danilo Rosa
Editor: Ale Peralta
Composer: André Hosoi
Cast: Heidi Monezzi, Beto Bellinati, Leila Bass, Rodrigo Gaddini, Larissa Menegocci

Public Contact: Ale Peralta
Email Address: curta.contente@gmail.com