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We’re All Halfway Through Writing a Short Film That We Will Direct

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Actor Saoirse Ronan recently revealed that she is halfway through writing a short film that she plans to direct— and it feels so relatable. It reminds us that creative struggles are universal, no matter who you are. But being halfway through is not a failure but a part of the journey. Tune in to know what to do to reach the finish line.


In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins, Jason Hellerman and guest Patrick Walsh discuss:

  • Saoirse Ronan is halfway through writing a short film she plans to direct 
  • The relatable struggle of getting stuck halfway through a project
  • Outlining and having a clear ending in mind to avoid getting stuck in the middle of a writing project
  • Actors transitioning to directing and the unique perspective they bring
  • The value of grants, labs, and workshops for filmmakers to get support and feedback
  • The list of grants and labs that No Film School has launched on its website
  • The recent positive performance of films at the box office
  • Patrick’s journey into editing, starting from film studies
  • Patrick’s experience of destination editing for the film The Uninvited
  • Technical challenges and workflow of remote editing


    • Memorable Quotes

    • “I do think short films are coming back to Hollywood.” [03:03] 
    • “Don’t start writing something you don’t absolutely know how it ends. It’s not worth cranking out 100 final draft pages if you don’t know what happens in the last four.” [3:39]  
    • “Labs beget labs, just as festivals beget festivals.” [15:50]
    • “These grants are that stepping stone that maybe you didn’t know you needed.” [15:03]
    • “Seeing these movies do well has been a strong indicator that movies are back, and original ideas with strong genres and points of view have a viable place in the marketplace.” [21:49] 
    • “It’s been good to see Hollywood bounce back a little bit from the strikes and from the MPTP not paying writers and actors what they deserve.” [23:22] 
    • “Films aren’t finished. They’re abandoned.” [51:33]


      • Links:


      Patrick Walsh Website 


      Follow Patrick Walsh on IG


      Grants and Labs List  



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