Moonlight (2016) quietly made history — not just for its storytelling, but for its scale. With a production budget of only $1.5 million, it remains the lowest-budget film ever to win the Oscar for Best Picture when adjusted for inflation. Shot in just 25 days, director Barry Jenkins relied on natural lighting, local Miami neighborhoods, and a cast of mostly first-time actors to bring authenticity to every frame. Despite its modest budget, the film went on to earn critical acclaim and global reco