GATSMENTA FILMS

03/02/2025

🎬 Casting Call for Close-Up: An Odd-yssey 🎬

Hey there, talented actors!

We’re on the lookout for two amazing actors to join our feature film Close-Up: An Odd-yssey by Gatsmenta Films. We need two male supporting characters for our last scene, and we want YOU to bring the magic to the screen!

Character Breakdown:
Young Man #1
A rowdy, immature guy in his 20s to early 30s, Young Man #1 is loud and full of bravado. He spends his time at the bar shoving his friend and yelling about “getting bitches,” but it’s more about posturing than actual confidence. He thrives on male camaraderie and one-upmanship, constantly trying to assert dominance through childish taunts. When confronted with a real challenge, like the Dealer’s presence, he quickly folds, revealing that his tough-guy act is mostly for show.

Young Man #2
Similar in age and demeanor to Young Man #1, Young Man #2 is just as obnoxious but slightly more reactive. He echoes whatever his friend says, fueling their shared energy of drunken bro culture. He insists that he “has bitches” in response to any challenge, even when it’s clear he’s just talking big. While he engages in the same immature antics, he is quicker to back down when confronted, showing that his bravado is mostly a performance, much like Young Man #1.

Shoot Dates & Times:
We’ll be shooting March 19th and March 20th at the Greenline Grill in Colorado Springs, CO.
March 19th: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
March 20th: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Please note: This is an unpaid role, as Close-Up: An Odd-yssey is a micro-budget film. We rely on the shared passion of other creatives to bring this dream to life. If you’re eager to be part of something truly unique and exciting, we’d love to have you join us!

About the Film:
Close-Up: An Odd-yssey isn’t just a film—it’s a full-on experience. Homegrown right in the heart of Colorado Springs, it pushes the boundaries of psychedelic underground filmmaking and takes you on a ride that’s as wild as it is thought-provoking. With a trippy mix of surreal visuals, mind-bending twists, and a killer soundtrack, this film is an adventure you won’t forget.

Take a sneak peek at the teaser trailer and get a taste of the magic:
👉 https://youtu.be/895sUI9km-c?si=FFuOleHvmNz4Xssy

If you're available for the dates and think you’ve got the right vibe, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your headshot, resume, and any links to your work (if you have them) to [email protected].

Let’s make this final scene one for the ages. ✨

Catch you on set,
Nick Gatsby & Skye Armenta
Gatsmenta Films

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02/27/2025

Stills from upcoming feature film "Close-Up: an oddyssey" (2025)

02/24/2025

Close-Up: an oddyssey (2025) Official Posters

02/16/2025

✨What a trip, man!✨

Our Hippie House Party scene for Close-Up: An Odd-yssey was nothing short of WILD. A huge shoutout to our insanely talented cast and crew—thank you for bringing the energy, the vibes, and the absolute madness to life. This fever dream of a film wouldn’t be the same without each and every one of you.

Grateful. Inspired. A little delirious. And we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Stay groovy, folks—this odyssey is just getting started. ✌️

02/12/2025

CASTING CALL: Join Our Hippie House Party Scene! (Unpaid)

🌟 We’re looking for a tall, heavy-set actor to play a tough guy Goon in an awesome Hippie House Party scene for our feature film Close-Up: An Odd-yssey from Gatsmenta Films! 🎉

Date/Time: Saturday, February 15th, 5-9pm
Role: Goon (Tall & Heavy-set)
Compensation: It’s an unpaid role, but we’ll provide reels, full credit, and the chance to be part of an exciting indie film! 🌼
Location: Colorado Springs, CO

What we’re looking for:
• Male, tall, and heavy-set
• Someone who’s cool with a party vibe and ready to bring energy to the scene
• Experience isn’t required, but if you’ve got some physical acting chops, we’re all about it!

If this sounds like your scene, DM us or email us at [email protected] with your headshots, any past work (if you have it), and a little bit about your acting experience! We’d love to have you join the fun and make some magic happen. ✨

Please share with friends who might be a great fit – we can’t wait to meet you! 🤩

02/06/2025

New poster for upcoming film
CLOSE-UP: an oddyssey

02/02/2025

🎬 Casting Call: Extras Needed for House Party Scene! 🎉

We are in the final leg of production for our zany, fun feature film Close-Up: An Odd-yssey, and we're looking for energetic and bold actors to act as extras in a house party scene! 🕺💃
If you're excited about being part of an exciting, high-energy scene and don’t mind lending your time and talents on February 15th from 5pm-8pm we want to hear from you!

What we’re looking for:
• Energetic, confident actors
• Bold personalities ready to have fun on set
• Availability on February 15th from 5pm-8pm
For a sneak peek at the film, check out our teaser trailer below:
https://youtu.be/895sUI9km-c?si=8oqDHSKfNtnOOxhv

If you're interested, drop us a message! Looking forward to seeing who’s ready to join the party! 🎉

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11/02/2024

Nick Gatsby and Skye Armenta, founders of Gatsmenta Films, have received prominent coverage in The Gazette's recent edition! 📰

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08/15/2024

https://youtu.be/895sUI9km-c?si=Lel4LavO5ONi0mv0

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08/14/2024

New teaser trailer for our crime-comedy musical “Close-Up: an oddyssey” Thursday afternoon at 3:30pm mst 👀🫠

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07/15/2024

We’re a little late posting this, but we had a fantastic sit down discussion with Peak Film Forum’s Independent Film Forum Podcast for last years Indie Spirit Film Festival that is available to listen to on YouTube. We discuss ZAPPER!, as well as our other films along with a discussion about Indie Spirit. Thank you Ralph and Megan for having us on!

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05/29/2024

It might be a little premature, and hopefully doesn’t jinx us in the long run, but we at Gatsmenta Films are announcing our next feature film: “CLOSE-UP: an oddyssey“

This is a feature length remake of our award winning short film of the same name., starring the beautiful Skye Armenta. We are currently in the early stages of production and aiming for a 2025 release. A teaser trailer is coming soon, so stay tuned…

12/30/2023

“ZAPPER!” won Best Experimental Film at the 2023 Venus Community Awards in Istanbul, Turkey. Thank you for this honor ⚡️🙏

12/21/2023

Boundless Creativity: The Surrealist Filmmaking Couple Who Dared to Break the Rules

12/15/2023

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12/10/2023

ZAPPER! will be screening tonight at the tonight at 7pm ⚡️

Official Trailer for our psychedelic gangster feature ZAPPER!Now streaming on Apple TV, Tubi, Plex, Xumo, Reveel, Cineverse, Stash TV and YouTube Free Movies...

11/18/2023

Proud to announce our film ZAPPER! has been selected for the 2023 Melbourne Underground Film Festival and will be screening Dec 11th ⚡️ Thank you M**F for this great honor 🙏

10/23/2023

Meet the Filmmakers: Nick Gatsby & Skye Armenta✌️We are so incredibly happy to be working on a new feature film and can’t wait to share it with you! All you actors and filmmakers local to Colorado, keep an eye out for casting and crew calls! 🧡