Matt’s Chance Starring Edward Furlong, Lee Majors, Margot Kidder,Gary Busey and Bill Sorice

Featuring a strong cast anchored by acclaimed actor Edward Furlong, Matt’s Chance, a dark comedy described as a “a cross between the whimsical anti-love of 500 Days of Summer, and the grunge chaos of Crank,” is the work of Seattle-born producer/writer Nicholas Gyeney, directing his third feature film.

Matt’s Chance is a darkly comedic tale of love, revenge, and the fickle nature of human morality. It tells the story of Matt, a down-on-his-luck loser who on his birthday night discovers his fiancée, Jessica, in bed with another man. As Matt learns the true depth of Jessica’s betrayal, he begins a downward spiral revenge quest that pits him face to face with a wide array of characters including an eccentric pawn shop owner (Gary Busey), an aging stripper (Margot Kidder), and a barber with an agenda (Lee Majors).

Edward Furlong, who has appeared in groundbreaking films such as Terminator 2: Judgment day and American History X, along with cult hits like Detroit Rock City lends his talents to an intimate cast that includes Gary Busey (Lethal Weapon, Point Break), Margot Kidder (Superman, Superman II), and Lee Majors (The Six Million Dollar Man).

Both comedic and moving, Matt’s Chance is a unique combination of dark comedy and dramatic film.  With a creative screenplay co-written by Nicholas Gyeney and Seattle comedian Edi Zanidache, the film looks to draw a wide-ranging audience on the strength of its ingenuity and universal emotional appeal.

Director’s Statement

It has always been important for filmmakers to push the boundaries of the industry to allow for fresh, original material. By taking proven staples of the comedy and adventure genres and injecting them into an emotional character drama about choices, fate, and redemption, our team has created a film that strives to do just that.

As I grew up entranced by the world of cinema, I quickly fell in love with drama and its complexities. I was influenced by filmmakers like James Cameron, Luc Besson, and Michael Mann; all masters of dramatic tension. As I sat down to write “Matt’s Chance”, I knew I wanted to make a darkly comedic and dramatic film that could breathe fresh air into the comedy, dark comedy, and drama genres. More importantly, I aimed to construct a personal story with characters you could laugh with and root for.

“Matt’s Chance” was designed specifically to be shot on a modest budget. From the writing stage, I knew we would be creating an intimate film, and the narrative’s structure and circumstances reflect that. Too often, independent films are plagued by stories and events that reach beyond the means of their budgets. Not so with “Matt’s Chance.” The aim has been to create a film that looks and feels much bigger than the budget would suggest. The film needs to be, in order to stand equal with the many studio films it has the potential to compete with.

The film’s look will evoke feelings of noir, but in a post-modern context. Neo-noir, both figuratively and literally, with vibrant colors, harsh lighting schemes and deep shadows to complement the visuals, as well as help to increase the production value and maximize the budget.
 By constructing an intimate story that limits locations and characters, but maximizes the visuals and production design, “Matt’s Chance” has become a surprisingly emotional and intellectually comedic journey that all of us behind the scenes are very proud of.

Producer/Writer/Director –  Nicholas Gyeney