We saw Putty Hill over a year ago and immediately admired Matt’s ability to capture and honestly, but gracefully, portray the humanity in each of the characters. His work reveals the beauty and flaws of being human and challenges us, the viewers, to accept both. His latest film, I Used To Be Darker, is set to premiere at Sundance in a month and we couldn’t be more excited for him—we got a sneak peek and it’s so good. Recently, while Matt was in NY, we met up with him at the always delicious Parm to learn more about his path into filmmaking, his current pursuits, and what the future might hold. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker or not, Matt’s interview is sure to inspire you to continuing pursuing what you love.