Indie Film Screening of CLOSE-UP an ODD-YSSEY

Schedule

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm

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Location

Cottonwood Center for the Arts | Colorado Springs, CO

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CLOSE-UP
AN ODD-YSSEY
Written and directed by Gatsmenta (Nick Gatsby & Skye Armenta)
Sunday, March 1st 2026
4:00 PM
Cottonwood Center for the Arts in the David Lord Theater
2nd Floor
About the Filmmakers:
Gatsmenta Films is an independent film production company based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, dedicated to exploring the strange, the subconscious, and the unseen.
Founded by filmmaker duo, Nick Gatsby and Skye Armenta; the pair are driven by curiosity and a desire to challenge conventional narratives. Every project is a collaboration, emphasizing authentic performances, meticulous world-building, and a visual style all their own.
With two feature films already completed and a growing presence in the indie film circuit, Gatsmenta Films continues to champion bold, unconventional storytelling that refuses to conform to mainstream expectations. Films that provoke thought, stir emotion, and invite audiences to see the world differently.
About the Film:
Aspiring writer Lucy Simon embarks on a psychedelic road trip to the planet Mars with her brash, unnamed drug dealer behind the wheel in this music-driven space adventure presented entirely through the use of close-up photography.
Runtime: 1hr 16min
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Sci-Fi, Musical, Experimental
Rating: The film is rated mature for Flashing lights, Language, and adult content.
A Q&A with the Creators, Cast, and Crew follows the screening.
We are looking forward to see everyone at the screening!!
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Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Ink Spell Tattoo, 427 E Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, United States

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