PARK CITY, UTAH (December 29, 2022) – From Louis Crisitello, founder of indie label Perpetual Doom, comes “Space Happy: Phil Thomas Katt and The Uncharted Zone”. The upcoming feature-length documentary will make its world premiere at the 2023 Slamdance Film Festival.

“Space Happy: Phil Thomas Katt and The Uncharted Zone” is a feature-length documentary about a group of ragtag artists making “so bad it’s good” music and videos in Pensacola, Florida under the direction of the eccentric Phil Thomas Katt. Spanning over five decades of footage, “Space Happy” is a portrayal of creative minds pursuing art against all odds — and talent.

“Space Happy: Phil Thomas Katt and The Uncharted Zone” will premiere on Saturday, January 21st, at 7:45 p.m., Crescent Room, Treasure Mountain Inn, 255 Main Street, Park City, Utah 84060. A second showing will be held on Tuesday, January 24th, at 5:30 p.m. in the Ballroom.

The goal of this documentary is to bring viewers into an extraterrestrial world of outsider artists striving to find a balance between success and happiness, while also showing that ambition does not guarantee either result. The audience will leave not only feeling entertained, but also inspired and hopeful.

The director of “Space Happy: Phil Thomas Katt and The Uncharted Zone” said that getting accepted into Slamdance is a dream come true, and he is humbled by the opportunity to have the film make its world premiere at the festival.

“Space Happy: Phil Thomas Katt and The Uncharted Zone” – Slamdance locations and screenings:

Saturday, January 21st @ 7:45pm in the Crescent Room, 2023 Slamdance Film Festival
Tuesday, January 24th @ 5:30pm in the Ballroom, 2023 Slamdance Film Festival

Additionally, “Space Happy”, along with the entire 2023 Slamdance Film Festival, will stream on-demand from January 23-29 with a Slamdance Channel subscription. Access is just $7.99/month.

“Space Happy: Phil Thomas Katt and The Uncharted Zone” is the first feature film from Perpetual Doom Productions. Perpetual Doom is an indie label and production company created by Louis Crisitello that has become a home for fringe artists to release their music, publications, art, and other works.

Visit Perpetual Doom’s official website for additional details.

The 2023 Slamdance Film Festival will take place in Park City and Salt Lake City, UT from January 20th – 26th, 2023 and virtually via the Slamdance Channel January 23rd – January 29th.

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