Friday, May 22 – 6:00pm/7:00pm

Maybe It’s This + Tight & Nerdy

Closing Night of the Savoy Lumière has been an evolving event, so I want to make sure everyone has an accurate schedule.

6:00pm – Maybe It’s This screening
6:30pm – Maybe It’s This Q&A with filmmakers and subjects
7:00pm – Tight & Nerdy screening
8:30pm – Tight & Nerdy Zoom Q&A with filmmakers.

9:30pm – Lumière After Dark: The Weird Revue (requires additional ticket).

Documentary • USA • 2025
82 Minutes

Synopsis: 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!

At the time of writing, the screening is expected to be followed by a live burlesque show with Champaign-area performers. See the website for more details as they develop.

Director: Jeff Nucera & Jonathan Ruane
Cast: Pickles Kintaro, Pearl E. Gates, Odessa Lil, Mistress Marla Spankx, Nina Nightshade, “Weird Al” Yankovic
Producers: Jeff Nucera & Jonathan Ruane
Executive Producers: Eddie Schmidt, Rasheed Newson, Kevin Kibelstis

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

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

preceded by the Short Film:

Maybe It’s This

Documentary • USA • 2026
27 Minutes

This documentary is about Defy Gravity, the aerial arts studio in Lincoln Square Mall.