CloseUp NYC Opens Short Docs, Andrew Padilla Exhibit, Today

CloseUp Summer Film Festival will present three Short Documentary Films that will give you perspective today, July 18th.

Not only will you feel inspired by these fiery artists, and get in the networking mood by our intimate gallery setting, guests will be treated to an open bar with $5 early bird tickets.

FILMS:

The Mural
By Fran Guijarro, USA

The Mural is a 20-minute documentary film following the stories of several artists with developmental disabilities from non-profit The Arc San Francisco as they work together with a group of civic artists from Free Space to paint a wall that aims to erase barriers. The film explores the unlimited nature of Art and its capacity to express freedom, even for those individuals whose lives seem to be confined to the boundaries of their disabilities.

Check out the film's website at themural.org.

The Curse and the Symphony
By David Schulte, USA

Pursuing the greatest impossible dream takes... a special type of courage. The Curse & the Symphony tells a story of Nathan Felix's effort to break into the elite world of classical music. The catch: He is a punk musician with no formal musical training.

Find more info at www.thecurseandthesymphony.com.

We are excited to include a special showcase to exhibit the works of underground filmmaker Andrew Padilla.

Link to his work can be found at www.andrewjpadilla.com.

Grab Seats - Early Bird: $5; At-the-Door: $10. Seating is Limited. We have a first come first serve policy. Screening starts at 2:00pm in ACA Galleries (529 W 20th Street, 5th Floor, New York City, NY 10011). SAVE THE DATE and mark your calendars for Saturday, July 18th.