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

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

Matthew Shear discusses his directing debut 'Fantasy Life,' in which he co-stars with Amanda Peet and Alessandro Nivola.

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Amanda Peet Hadn’t Starred in a Movie for a Decade — Until a Fellow Actor Wrote Her an Irresistible Role

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‘Fantasy Life’ Trailer Teases a Charming New NYC Rom Com Starring Amanda Peet!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – After getting laid off, a thirty-something paralegal in New York starts babysitting his psychiatrist’s three granddaughters and falls for their mother, an actress in a rocky …

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‘Fantasy Life’ Trailer: Matthew Shear’s Delightful Comedy Is a Baumbach-Influenced Throwback

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'Fantasy Life' Trailer: Matthew Shear's Baumbach-Influenced Throwback

For his feature directorial debut, the "Mistress America" star melds his own experiences with some classic NYC indie spirit (and bonus Amanda Peet).

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Greenwich Entertainment Acquires Matthew Shear’s SXSW Prize-Winner ‘Fantasy Life’

'Fantasy Life,' the acclaimed directorial debut of actor Matthew Shear, has been acquired by Greenwich Entertainment for release in North America.

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Matthew Shear, Actor-Filmmaker Behind SXSW Prize-Winner ‘Fantasy Life,’ Signs With Gersh
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Matthew Shear, Actor-Filmmaker Behind SXSW Prize-Winner ‘Fantasy Life,’ Signs With Gersh

Matthew Shear, indie 'Fantasy Life's writer, director and star, has signed with Gersh for representation.

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‘Fantasy Life’ Review: Amanda Peet Puts a Brave Face on an Uncomfortable Reality in Sensitive Dramedy
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‘Fantasy Life’ Review: Amanda Peet Bravely Faces Uncomfortable Reality

Matthew Shear makes an auspicious feature debut with a portrait of an actress (Amanda Peet) and her babysitter who feel as if they’re drowning.

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