GATSMENTA FILMS

12/13/2022

12/09/2022

11/30/2022

We have just a few spots left in December for our pay-what-you-can monologue coaching sessions. Reserve your spot today! 💜

We ask that you arrive to your scheduled session with at least one 1-2 minute dramatic monologue memorized and prepared to work on.

Direct message our Facebook or email us at [email protected]
with “Monologue Coaching” in the subject line.

11/24/2022

Gatsmenta Films is now offering 1-hour MONOLOGUE COACHING sessions on a PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN basis! Offering to actors in the Colorado Springs and Denver areas.

At Gatsmenta we believe actors should not be limited by financial strain when it comes to honing their skills, practicing their craft and following their bliss. Whether it be $1 or $50 we will accept your payment humbly and with zero judgement. This is your journey, and we will be here to help you on your way no matter what you pay.

Actors are not limited to one session but encouraged to practice as often as they would like!

Sessions will be coached by our co-founder Skye Armenta. Skye studied in the Actor Training program at the Hartt School in Connecticut for two years before spending a year studying the Meisner technique in Los Angeles. Later, she went on to study film at Full Sail University.

Her expertise includes the accessing of difficult emotions, honest and authentic connection to the text and to scene partners, and the building of confidence in the actors ability to just BE.

All monologues will be recorded and emailed to the actor following the session for review.

If interested please email
[email protected] with “Monologue Coaching” in the subject line or direct message us through our Facebook for booking!

11/23/2022

Gatsmenta Films is now offering 1-hour MONOLOGUE COACHING sessions on a PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN basis! Offering to actors in the Colorado Springs and Denver areas.

At Gatsmenta we believe actors should not be limited by financial strain when it comes to honing their skills, practicing their craft and following their bliss. Whether it be $1 or $50 we will accept your payment humbly and with zero judgement. This is your journey, and we will be here to help you on your way no matter what you pay.

Actors are not limited to one session but encouraged to practice as often as they would like!

Sessions will be coached by our co-founder Skye Armenta. Skye studied in the Actor Training program at the Hartt School in Connecticut for two years before spending a year studying the Meisner technique in Los Angeles. Later, she went on to study film at Full Sail University.

Her expertise includes the accessing of difficult emotions, honest and authentic connection to the text and to scene partners, and the building of confidence in the actors ability to just BE.

All monologues will be recorded and emailed to the actor following the session for review.

If interested please email
[email protected] with “Monologue Coaching” in the subject line or direct message us through our Facebook for booking!

11/13/2022

Our film “Close-Up” will be screening this Tuesday at the Denver Underground Film Festival. We’ve been anticipating getting into this festival for a long time so it’s great to finally see it come to fruition 🙏

11/10/2022

ZAPPER! Posters

11/10/2022

Everyone: “Where’s ZAPPER!? What’s taking ZAPPER! so long?”

ZAPPER!:

11/06/2022

Our short film “Close-Up” will be playing Wednesday Oct. 9 at 6:30 pm at Cottonwood Center. Be there or be 🟦

Join us for Peak Film Forum and “Show Us Your Shorts!"

Our LIVE event is at Cottonwood Center for the Arts:
427 E Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
Wednesday, November 9th, 2022
6:30 – 9:30 PM

In the 2nd floor David Lord Theater.
ALL are Welcome to our FREE screening.
($5.00 suggested donation to help support our Non-Profit).

About Us:
The Independent Film Society of Colorado (IFSOC) sponsors Peak Film Forum and the Indie Spirit Film Festival & Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival. We are at the heart of Independent Filmmaking in The Pikes Peak Region. Thanks for sharing this local film experience for 9 years.
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We will be screening an experimental short from Award-Winning Filmmakers, Nick Gatsby & Skye Armenta...
Close-Up: An Odyssey (RT: 15:47)

About the Film:
Join Lucy (played by Skye Armenta) as she embarks on a spiritual journey to Mars in this psychedelic short full of excitement, mischief, and music.
Close Up: An Odyssey was an Official selection at the 2021 Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival.

About the Filmmakers:
Nick Gatsby is a self-taught filmmaker from Aurora, CO who specializes in surreal and experimental storytelling. Nick was awarded Innovative Filmmaker at the 2021 Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival.

Skye Armenta is a filmmaker living in Colorado Springs. Her most recent film, Meal Time, was an Official Selection at the 2022 Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival.

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Films start promptly at 7:00 PM
The evening is Rated-R for adult language & adult situations... so plan accordingly.

Stay Tuned for more updates!

So, join us on Wednesday, November 9th, at 6:30 PM for Peak Film Forum's "Show Us Your Shorts!" at Cottonwood Center for the Arts!

Cheers!

09/19/2022

Snippet from our upcoming film “ZAPPER!” Ft. Fabian Somoza Durazo and International Miss Colorado Laurel Barrett

09/11/2022

ZAPPER! | Official Trailer 4K | Surrealist Gangster Flick

Trailer for our upcoming feature “ZAPPER!”

https://youtu.be/wcwK8wMdstg

Official trailer for our upcoming psychedelic gangster feature Zapper!In a surreal universe, hired criminals are tossed into a deadly game against one anothe...

08/28/2022

The power couple behind Close Up: An Odyssey live from the red carpet in Laramie, .

Thank you for your continued support! 🍄

#307

08/27/2022

Lead Actress/Co-Writer/Producer of “Close-Up: an Odyssey” Skye Armenta representing at the Wyoming 307 International Film Festival ❤️🙏

08/12/2022

Timeline photos

07/17/2022

Message from the Founders:
We were thrilled to have recently gotten the opportunity to film the lovely Laurel Barrett - International Ms. Colorado 2022 and wish her all the success in the world!
-Nick & Skye

07/06/2022

307 International Film Festival (Wyoming)

Our film Close-Up is headed to Wyoming 🙏🙏🙏

Cash prizes? Check ✔ Spacious theater? Check ✔ Networking parties? Check ✔ Beautiful Laramie Wyoming? Check! ✔ The 307 Film Festival celebrates f...

06/27/2022

Shout out to Laurel Barrett for bringing her hula hooping skills to our upcoming feature film, thank you so much it was really fun collaborating! Shout out Skye Armenta, the best cinematographer in the game right now! 🙏

06/15/2022

ZAPPER! | Official Trailer 4K | Surrealist Gangster Flick

Hello, we are finishing up production on our psychedelic feature film "ZAPPER!" and are currently looking for a skilled hoop dancer for one of our last scenes.

We are based in Colorado Springs and will be shooting locally at Studio 21C this Friday June 17 from 10am-12pm. The pay will be $80 for 2 hrs or less. Please check out the trailer and message us if interested. Thank you!

https://youtu.be/wcwK8wMdstg

Official trailer for our upcoming psychedelic gangster feature Zapper!In a surreal universe, hired criminals are tossed into a deadly game against one anothe...

06/14/2022

Official Poster for "ZAPPER!" 2022

06/12/2022

ZAPPER! | Official Trailer 4K | Surrealist Gangster Flick

🚨New trailer alert🚨 ZAPPER!⚡️A Trip From Gatsmenta Films
https://youtu.be/wcwK8wMdstg

Official trailer for our upcoming psychedelic gangster feature Zapper!In a surreal universe, hired criminals are tossed into a deadly game against one anothe...

06/07/2022

ZAPPER! | Official Teaser 4K | Gatsmenta Films

Teaser trailer for upcoming surrealist gangster flick
“ZAPPER!⚡️” from Gatsmenta Films
Official trailer dropping soon 🦌

https://youtu.be/7PhlLK6FfL4

Teaser for our upcoming psychedelic gangster feature Zapper!In a surreal universe, hired criminals are tossed into a deadly game against one another in order...

06/03/2022

ZAPPER! | Official Teaser 4K | Gatsmenta Films

Trailer for upcoming surrealist gangster film ZAPPER!

https://youtu.be/7PhlLK6FfL4

Teaser for our upcoming psychedelic gangster feature Zapper!In a surreal universe, hired criminals are tossed into a deadly game against one another in order...

05/02/2022

ZAPPER! | Official Teaser Trailer HD | Gatsmenta

Casting Call: Zapper!
Psychedelic gangster feature
Colorado Springs And Denver area
GATSMENTA FILMS is almost wrapped on production for our feature film Zapper!, we’re just looking to fill a few small roles for the remaining scenes.

Gangsters (Male/Female) - We need two actors to fill the roles of thugs who are planning an armed robbery in the film.

Tabs (Female) - A nightclub hula hoop dancer who uses her hoop as a weapon against enemies.

Elites (Male/Female) - We need two actors for the role of the elites. They are shadowy villain characters who manipulate the protagonists and plot throughout the film. We are preferably looking for mature actors (40/yo and up) for these roles.

Zapper! Is a surrealist crime comedy told with a cartoony style, almost like a mix of Pulp Fiction and Kung Fu Hustle. We’ve posted the teaser trailer below so you can get a feel for the film’s vibe/style. (Please note that the trailer is a rough cut scene take from the film and not a finished product.)

As you’ll see from the trailer, this is a zero budget film. We’re mainly looking to cast up and coming talent who are looking for interesting projects to build up their resume. Actors will be reimbursed with gas money, food and an IMDb credit. We also abide by all COVID-19 safety standards, masks will be provided if needed. We want to ensure a safe and exiting environment for all our actors.

If this looks like something you’d be interested in please feel free to contact us on our Gatsmenta page or my personal Facebook Nick Gatsby. Thank you!

https://youtu.be/x4KZ19iA2SQ

Teaser for the upcoming surrealist crime comedy ZAPPER!From Gatsmenta FilmsDirected By Nick Gatsby#trailer ...

04/20/2022

Meal Time | Official Short Film

New Short Film "Meal Time" now available on YouTube. Subscribe to our channel for more content

https://youtu.be/XEFFMR4CV5M

A psychological drama. Starring Skye Armenta and Nicole GoekeWritten and Directed by Skye ArmentaShot and Edited by Nick GatsbyMusic by James Booth & The Ret...

02/15/2022

ZAPPER! | Official Teaser Trailer HD | Gatsmenta

Casting Call (Colorado Springs)

We will be filming b-roll shots for a bar scene and require extras to play bar patrons.

We will be shooting at STUDIO 21C within Library 21C in Colorado Springs today (02/15/22) from 12pm-3pm.

This is not a paid gig but if you have nothing better to do between 12-3 today, please stop by Library 21C and ask the desk to be directed to the studio.
Really simple work that will take no longer than 15 minutes.

Title: Zapper!
Type: Feature Film
Location: Colorado Springs, CO

https://youtu.be/x4KZ19iA2SQ

Teaser for the upcoming surrealist crime comedy ZAPPER!From Gatsmenta FilmsDirected By Nick Gatsby#trailer ...

01/04/2022

12/16/2021

Shortie: Close-Up: An Odyssey (2021) Review on The Final Cut

Ultra positive review for our short film Close-Up!

https://youtu.be/EPPWNeqDx8I

We go trippin with this new psychedelic short film "Close-Up: An Odyssey". Join us as we try to go to Mars.Check out the short film for yourself here: https:...

11/18/2021

Casting Call for Colorado Springs and the Denver Area

GATSMENTA FILMS is currently filming a surrealist gangster comedy called “Zapper!” And we are very close to wrapping up production. At the moment we are looking to film the remaining scenes between NOV. 27 - DEC 1. These last scenes will require extras, so I’m reaching out to see if anyone might be interested in participating.

Our production is very underground, so needless to say this is a zero budget film, but if you have nothing better to do and want to be a part of the weirdest movie of all time, We will pay you in food, gas money, and high fives 🙌. We will also be abiding by COVID-19 protocol standards to ensure everyone is safe and comfortable on set.

Here are the extra/supporting roles we are currently casting for. All roles are open to any actors, male or female, at any age 21 or older. Just contact us with the role you’re interested in and we will let you know if you are a good fit for the part.

Some roles may have a scene to film in two locations, Denver one day and Colorado Springs another day, so please take that into account.

Speaking Roles:
FLASH: A speedy arms dealer/mechanic

BARTENDER: a smart-ass Barista at the most secretive bar in town.

Goon Squad Leader: A ruthless gangster paid to do a robbery with his lackeys.

Extra Roles:
Bar Attendees - people attending the most secretive bar in town.

Gangsters - A group of thugs paid to rob the most secretive bar in town.

If interested, please feel free to contact us at
Facebook.com/Gatsmentafilms
Or our email [email protected]
You can also contact me on my profile.

If you’re wondering what Zapper! Is about, here is the teaser trailer. I’m not sure I can really put it into words, but the teaser should help give you an idea.

https://youtu.be/x4KZ19iA2SQ

10/14/2021

ZAPPER! - Official Teaser Trailer

Hello, GATSMENTA FILMS is currently shooting a surrealist crime feature called ‘Zapper!’ It’s a trippy homage to the cheesy action films of the 90s, and if I had to describe it, it’s like Pulp Fiction on L*D. We are looking for reliable extras to play armed goons. We plan on finishing these scenes before the end of October, or at least by early November. If this catches your interest, please feel free to message me with your availability. Thank you!

https://youtu.be/x4KZ19iA2SQ

Teaser for the upcoming surrealist crime comedy ZAPPER!From Gatsmenta FilmsDirected By Nick Gatsby#trailer

10/14/2021

Close-Up: An Odyssey Review | Film Reviews

First review for our short film Close-Up: an odyssey from our friends in the United Kingdom 🙏
https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/reviews/close-up%3A-an-odyssey

Close-Up: An Odyssey film review by UK film critic Jason Knight. Starring Skye Armenta, Nick Gatsby directed by Nick Gatsby.

10/11/2021

ZAPPER! - Official Teaser Trailer

Trailer for upcoming surrealist crime comedy ZAPPER!
Will be needing extras the 16th and 17th of October. DM us if interested
https://youtu.be/x4KZ19iA2SQ

Teaser for the upcoming surrealist crime comedy ZAPPER!From Gatsmenta FilmsDirected By Nick Gatsby#trailer

09/28/2021

CALLING ALL ACTORS:
In-Person Monologue Coaching
$20 per hour up to two hours
Colorado Springs, CO
Message for additional information and to reserve an opening

09/08/2021

Quest Wrench - 48hour Film Project Denver

This is our short film entry for the Denver 48Hour Film Project. We got action-adventure/buddy film. Hopefully we get nominated for something 🤞😬
https://youtu.be/NpqwmLZXFuk

Short film made in competition for the Denver 48hour Film Project. Genre: Action-Adventure/Buddy FilmCharacter name: Alex Posner (Occupation: City Worker)Req...

08/18/2021

Close-Up: an odyssey - Trippy Crime Short Film

Join Lucy as she embarks on a psychedelic journey to Mars in this surreal experience full of mischief and music. An award winning experimental film that mixes the 60's and 90's in a blender with a futuristic cherry on top.
https://youtu.be/Sf77Zzkm6bM

Join Lucy as she embarks on a spiritual journey to Mars in this psychedelic short full of mischief and music.Starring Skye ArmentaWritten/Produced by Skye Ar...

04/11/2021

Co-founder, Nick Gatsby of GATSMENTA FILMS just received his Innovative Filmmaker award for his work on Close-Up: An Odyssey from the Colorado Short Circuit film festival.

Celebrating and then back to work! Keep your eyes on this guy! Congratulations, Nick. 🥳

03/29/2021

Co-founder of GATSMENTA Films, Nick Gatsby just received the INNOVATIVE FILMMAKER award at the Colorado Short Circuit film festival. Congratulations , Nick!