Multi-talented DGC Ontario Director Vanessa Matsui sits down with Wider Lens to talk about her work in front of and behind the camera on CBC's new comedy series How To Fail As a Pop Star, based on the hit play and memoir by Vivek Shraya.

Vanessa describes the empowering experience of working with predominantly women and gender-nonconforming crew, the unique Actor/Director dynamic, and how embracing failure can be the key to unlocking new opportunities.