Clark Thomas (Jamie Layden) is an astronomy student who is about to embark on the opportunity of a lifetime, a summer long internship at the observatories in Hawaii. Everything seems to be coming together perfectly when an accident changes him and his sister Reagan's (Gracie Gordon) life forever. As a result, they must go and live with their grandmother (Maggie Farley) who they haven't seen in eleven years, and try to continue on with their lives. Life has to change for Clark, however, as he must take care Reagan, and is forced to give up on his dreams, turn down the offer to go to Hawaii and drop out of school. The realities of life come crashing down on him when he takes a job at a pizzeria and begins to accept what his life will be, part-time work and sleeping on his grandmothers couch. As he settles into his new life he starts spending time with co-worker Jack Cooper (Tim Weinert) and things become a little easier to handle. As events unfold Clark becomes more absorbed in the life he is and soon realizes that there is more out there for him. When it seems nothing is left, a turn of events and astronomical occurrences allow Clark to regain his hope, and a new realization is reached. Through this significant change, the new friends he meets, and the challenges he faces comes 'The Matter with Clark', a dramedy that is sure to capture your hearts.
| Directed by | Jonathan Rola |
| Written by | Jonathan Rola |