How Laurel Parmet went from Staff Picks to feature films
"I I know that everyone tells me"Just go for it. You just have to make the film. It's not the truth," she adds. "Self-doubt is very significant and really just such an energy drain. The time that you spend contemplating, "Oh you're right, I'm not able to do this it, I'll never get it right.' You could be thinking that way, and I might utilize it for creating." We had a an opportunity to speak with Laurel to learn more about her process and her development as a creative. Find the complete interview.
What's the most helpful advice you've ever gotten?
Laurel It seems like the greatest advice I've received is to just when in doubt, always go back to what is interesting and meaningful to me as the storyteller. You can easily be a bit caught up with the industry and, ultimately, at the end of the day, it's just because I am passionate about telling stories. It's a kind of my North star.
How do you find your ideas?
Laura Truthfully I find inspiration in my work by observing locations. When I write something that I write, it is really helpful to be physically present in the place, no matter where a scene is set. For my next novel, I'm going to place it on the Oregon coast since I was there visiting and just fell in love and was like, "I need to write a movie for here."
What was it like stepping on the set to make your debut feature?
Lauren: It was quite a long journey to get there. Making the story and getting it into an acceptable level, obtaining the funds, and finding your team. The process should take long time because the best things require a lot of time to write and good scripts need some time to write I believe.
Day one on set of "The Starling Girl," I thought I would be nervous and thought I was unsure of the right thing to do, but honestly it was such a joy and I was so relaxed and I felt this is exactly what I'm supposed to do. It was as if I was riding a bicycle. I just slid back into my job with ease and just loved it.
What keeps you going?
Laurel In the first place, it's the work. I am a fan of being on the set, it's my favorite place to be. That's why, having an mental image of "Oh, I'll get there." I think is what keeps me focused. Also, I am a fan of working with others, I like to think I'm creating an item with my fellow friends, it's so fun.
Can you describe your Staff Pick experience?
Laurel : Staff Picks, which was a common ambition when I began making shorts and playing at festivals. You feel like you're getting noticed by the people who appreciate your work. You're getting into this world where so many other filmmakers belong to, which I admire.
What do you make use of within your work?
Lauren The Laurel is the one I've used it for every thing. Recently, we used as we made "The Starling Girl," uploading edits to share with everyone. It's honestly the best quality streaming platform I've come across, and that's what I like to use.