How Laurel Parmet went from Staff Picks to feature films
"I I know that everyone tells me"Just make it happen. Make your movie. It's not true," she adds. "Self-doubt is very significant and simply an energy suck. The time that you spend thinking, 'Ah you're right, I'm not able to do this it, I'll never be able to do it correctly. It's possible to be using that, I could utilize it for creating." We got the opportunity to talk with Laurel to hear more about her process and the evolution of her creativity. Read on for the full interview.
What's the best advice you've ever gotten?
The Laurel It seems like the most valuable advice I've received is to just when you're not sure, go back to what is thrilling and important to me as the storyteller. It's possible to become entangled with the industry and, in the end, at the end day, I'm doing this because I love to tell stories and that's just sort of my North star.
Where do you get the source of inspiration?
Laura: Honestly, I get inspiration from my work by observing locations. When I write something that I write, it is really helpful to physically be in that area, regardless of where the film is set. For my next novel will be set it in the Oregon coast since I was on vacation and was in love with it and thought, "I need to write an action film for this area."
What was it like stepping on the set to make your debut feature?
Laurel: It was an extremely long and difficult process to reach this point. The writing of the script, getting it to an acceptable level, obtaining the funds, and finding your team. And it should take a longer time, because all good things take a long time, and great scripts require an extended period of time to write, I think.
The first day I was on set for "The Starling Girl," I had the impression that I was going to be jittery and I thought I wasn't sure what I was doing however, it actually was a blast that I felt completely at ease and knew this is what I am meant to do. And it sort of felt similar to riding a bike. I re-entered the job really easily and I just loved it.
What keeps you going?
Lauren The first and most important thing is, it's the work. I am a fan of being on the set and it's where I love to be. It's a good thing to have that image in my head of "Oh, I'll get there." It keeps me going. Also, I am a fan of working with others, I desire to be able to create things with my buddies I find it so enjoyable.
Can you describe your Staff Pick experience?
Laurel Staff Picks which was a common ambition when I began creating short films and participating in festivals. The feeling is that you're recognized by the people who appreciate your work. You're being invited into this community where so many other filmmakers have a place that I am awestruck by.
How do you use in your work?
Laura The Laurel is the one I use to do every thing. Recently, we used when we were cutting "The Starling Girl," uploading edits to share to everyone. It's honestly the best quality streaming platform I've come across, and that's what I like to use.