‘Fantasy Life’s’ Matthew Shear on His Directorial Debut and Drawing on His Experience as a New York City Manny

Why it matters: Matthew Shear's directorial debut, "Fantasy Life," expands nationwide this Friday.
- Matthew Shear makes his debut as a writer, director, and screenwriter with the film “Fantasy Life.”
- “Fantasy Life” is Shear's first completed screenplay, despite prior attempts at writing.
- The film expands to theaters nationwide this Friday, marking a significant milestone for Shear's career.
Matthew Shear makes his directorial and screenwriting debut with “Fantasy Life,” a film he describes as his first completed screenplay after previous dabbling. The movie, expanding nationwide this Friday, draws heavily on Shear's personal experiences as a New York City 'manny.'


