Glass Features is a critically acclaimed production company distinguished by its cinematic approach to narrative storytelling. We recognize that the narrative itself is the foundation upon which all exceptional filmmaking is built. Our mission is to capture the complexities of human emotion through innovative filmmaking techniques, harnessing the synergy of creative talent, technical expertise, and passion. We regard film as a medium that offers a nuanced window into the human experience. At Glass Features, we are dedicated to crafting that window with precision, nuance, and depth.

PROJECTS
New short film starring Trevor Riley "An Incident at Jackdaw Road"

AN INCIDENT AT JACKDAW ROAD TRAILER

award winning independent film starring Trevor Riley about Mexican Migrants

THE BALLAD OF A COYOTE TRAILER

Award winning short film starring Anthony Skordi and Shane Johnson about the holocaust

THE HUMAN ELEMENT TRAILER TRAILER

Experimental short film

DARKNESS SHORT FILM

Award Winning Short Film "A Soldier's Song"

A SOLDIER’S SONG SHORT FILM

Short documentary about a chef

ALONG THE WAY EPISODE 1

Short documentary with Rooster the Chopper

TWO DOWN

independent film

BLACKBIRD

The film follows motorcycle-riding career criminal Everett, on the day he is released from prison after a ten-year sentence. Unable to cope with his mundane life on the outside, he sets out on a crime-fueled odyssey toward what he hopes will be his end. Thematically, the film dissects the addiction to crime, how that manifests, and what an honest portrayal of dealing with loss and being on the run looks and feels like.

COMING SOON

GLASS FEATURES in association WITH KEVLAR CREATIVE

ABOUT TREVOR RILEY

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independent filmmaker Trevor Riley
Filmmaker Trevor Riley with actor Shane Johnson
Filmmaker Trevor Riley with a Red digital camera
IFS Film Festival Trevor Riley

Trevor Riley is an American filmmaker, born and raised in Los Angeles, California. His inaugural short film, crafted as writer-director, garnered widespread acclaim and has been permanently archived by the Shoah Foundation, established by Steven Spielberg.

Trevor's impressive repertoire boasts numerous television and feature scripts, optioned and developed by prominent, top-tier companies and visionary filmmakers. His writing earned him a semifinalist position in the 2020 Academy Nichols competition.

Fresh from his feature directorial debut, The Ballad of a Coyote, Trevor garnered several prestigious nominations at the 2024 LA IFS Film Festival and Mammoth Film Festival. These accolades include Best Actor, Best Thriller, and a coveted Best Picture nomination.

Trevor's notable credits include collaborations with acclaimed directors John Ridley (American Crime) and John Wells (Animal Kingdom), solidifying his reputation as a rising force in the film industry.

Film festival laurels and official selection

35mm Film

  • Rooster's Chopper

  • Board and Beer

  • Home

  • Riverfront View

  • The Jungle

  • Live Bait

  • Vince's Favorite Bikes

  • Flight

  • Hammer and Anvil

  • Two Worlds

  • LA Locker

  • In Motion

  • Frame

  • Grazing

  • Protecting Garbage