What was the process by which Laurel Parmet went from Staff Picks to feature films
"I I know that everyone tells me, 'Just do it. Just go make your film.' But it's true," she adds. "Self-doubt is a huge issue and simply as a drain on your energy. It's the time you're spending contemplating, "Oh you're right, I'm not able to do this it, I'll never get it right. There's a chance that you're using that, I could be using that to create." We had a chance to sit down with Laurel to learn more about her creative process as well as the evolution of her creativity. Check out the complete interview.
What's your favorite advice that you've ever received?
Laurel The greatest advice I've received is to, whenever you're in doubt, return to what's interesting and meaningful for me as an author. You can easily become entangled in industry stuff and ultimately, at the end of the day, it's just because I am passionate about telling stories and that's just sort of my North Star.
Where do you get the source of inspiration?
Lauren: Honestly I find inspiration in my work by observing locations. While writing I find it very helpful to physically be in that place, no matter where a story is being written. My next project, I'm going to set it in the Oregon coast, since I've been on vacation and was in love with it and was like, "I need to write the story of this place in a film."
What was it like stepping on the set to make your debut feature?
Laurel: Actually, it was a really long process to get there. Writing the script then getting it in a good place, raising funds, and forming your team. The process should take long time because good things take a long time and good scripts take an extended time to write, I think.
Day one on set of "The Starling Girl," I thought I was going to feel nervous and think I didn't know what I was doing However, in reality it was so enjoyable and I was so relaxed and felt like this was exactly what I'm supposed to be doing. It was similar to riding a bike. It was like I could get back to the work with ease, and was enthralled.
What keeps you going?
Laura In the first place that's work. I love being on set, it's my favorite place to be. It's a good thing to have that mental image of "Oh I'll make it there." I think keeps me going. And I love the process of working with others, I desire to be able to create something with my friends It's so much fun.
Can you describe your Staff Pick experience?
Laurel : Staff Picks, it was pretty much everybody's goal when I was creating short films and participating at festivals. You feel like you're getting noticed by the people who appreciate your work. You're accepted into the community where so many other filmmakers belong to, which I respect.
What do you make use of in your tasks?
Lauren is what I utilize it for every thing. Recently, we were using when we were cutting "The Starling Girl," making edits and sharing them to everyone. It's honestly the best quality video sharing platform that I've come across, and it's the one I prefer to make use of.