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Saoirse Ronan Has Wanted to Direct Since She Was a a Kid, and Her Exquisite First Short ‘Paper Plane’ Proves She’s Got the Goods
Like all great directors, Saoirse Ronan has the multitasking thing down pat.
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Saoirse Ronan revealed that directing has been a long‑time ambition while walking through London during a hectic period. She discussed her first short film, “Paper Plane,” which she wrote and directed. The film premiered at Venice earlier in the season and won Best Narrative Short at the Austin Film Festival. Austin is an Oscar‑qualifying festival, making “Paper Plane” eligible for the 2027 Academy Awards. Ronan’s debut behind the camera is described as “exquisite” by the interview.
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