FIRST FEATURE follows intrepid student filmmaker
​Thomas Reilly-King (TRK) in this comedic and heartfelt documentary inspired by such classics as American Movie, Best Worst Movie, and Exit Through The Gift Shop.

First Feature follows intrepid student filmmaker Thomas Reilly-King (TRK) in this comedic and heartfelt documentary inspired by such classics as American Movie, Best Worst Movie, and Kid Icarus. In the tradition of those films, First Feature documents an eccentric artist as he pursues his dreams and unwavering dedication to making his first feature film, Enduring Destiny. TRK works four jobs to pay for production, rerecords all the film's dialogue, writes an 80s-inspired theme song, and even makes action figures for his character.

First Feature explores the relationship between the documentary filmmaker and their subject as we look back at this time in their lives and see what happens ten years after telling someone's story.

Directed by
Curtis Matzke
Starring
​Thomas Reilly-King
Produced by
Curtis Matzke
​Ben Sherman
Co-Producer
Jon Wierenga
Associate Producer
Elizabeth Arnott
Cinematography by
Ben Sherman
Edited by 
David M. Baker
Curtis Matzke
Featuring Interviews with
Rob Tapert (Evil Dead)
Greg Sestero (The Room​)
Bill Vincent (Vulcanizadora​)

FIRST FEATURE is a sponsored project of Film Independent, a non-profit independent media arts organization. Film Independent will receive grants for the charitable purposes of FIRST FEATURE, provide oversight to ensure that grant funds are used in accordance with grant agreements, and provide reports as required by the grantor. Contributions for the charitable purposes of FIRST FEATURE must be made payable to Film Independent and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

"A must-see for fans of American Movie."
 - Peter Kuplowsky, TIFF Programmer 

Visit www.unfurnishedfilms.com to learn more about upcoming projects from director Curtis Matzke