Fantasy Life

Writer and first-time director Matthew Shear also stars in his film that won the audience award at South by Southwest this year. Assembling a wonderful group of indie actors, including Bob Balaban, Jessica Harper, Judd Hirsch, Zosia Mamet, Andrea Martin, Alessandro Nivola, Holland Taylor, and co-lead Amanda Peet, Shear shapes a delightful and cautionary romcom. Never babysit your analyst’s grandchildren.

Q&A with writer/director Matthew Shear