Buffalo 8 has acquired worldwide rights to Not For Nothing, a gripping crime drama set in the heart of South Philadelphia, written and directed by Tim Dowlin and the late Frank Tartaglia, an icon of South Philly. The film will be available for pre-order on Fandango at Home beginning November 21, 2025, and will release On Demand December 5, 2025 in the U.S. and U.K. on Amazon, Fandango at Home, Verizon Fios, and major cable networks, with additional platforms and territories rolling out December 19.
Starring Mark Webber (Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Green Room), Mike Bash (Shameless), Lauren LaVera (Terrifier 2, 3 and 4), Michael Gambino (Shameless), Michael McFadden (Creed II), Peter Patrikios (Task, Silver Linings Playbook), Danny Donnelly (Last Known Location), Nick Lanciano, Carmine Yusko, Al Sapienza (The Sopranos), Vic DiBitetto (Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2), and Rocco Rosanio, the film dives deep into the soul of South Philly, exploring themes of loyalty, loss, and redemption through a lens of street-level authenticity.
Not For Nothing follows a group of neighborhood friends who set out to uncover the truth behind a young woman’s mysterious fentanyl overdose. What begins as a search for justice unravels into a volatile confrontation with the ghosts of South Philadelphia’s criminal past.
The film, described by critics as “one gripping tale told with authenticity” (A.D. Amorosi), premiered at the Philadelphia Film Festival, winning multiple awards including the Local Audience Award, and later winning Best Feature and Best of Fest at the FirstGlance Film Festival Philadelphia, among other awards.
Produced by Peter D. Pelullo, Mark Webber, William Ostroff, Mike Brillstein, Michael Regalbuto, Tim Dowlin, Frank Tartaglia, and Brandon Brooks, the film stands as both a tribute to Tartaglia’s creative legacy and to the city that shaped it. Buffalo 8 co-founders Matthew Helderman and Luke Taylor serve as executive producers.
Shot entirely on location in Philadelphia, Not For Nothing blends the grit of an old-school mob drama with the emotional realism of modern storytelling, pairing local authenticity with award-winning performances.
ABOUT BUFFALO 8 DISTRIBUTION
Buffalo 8 Distribution makes film distribution transparent and accessible by helping filmmakers reach global audiences through innovative marketing strategies and our direct output deals with streaming platforms, networks, and international partners. Based in Santa Monica, Buffalo 8 is a full-service film and media company focused on production, post-production, finance, and distribution. At Buffalo 8, we are an entrepreneurial culture fused with a love of storytelling, the creative arts, and a passion for delivering original stories
Author Profile
- I'm Al Mega the CEO of Comic Crusaders, CEO of the Undercover Capes Podcast Network, CEO of Geekery Magazine & Owner of Splintered Press (coming soon). I'm a fan of comics, cartoons and old school video games. Make sure to check out our podcasts/vidcasts and more!
Latest entries
