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

News Briefvia IndieWireNovember 12, 2026

In her first and only interview since winning Best Narrative Short at the Austin Film Festival (and earning Oscar-qualifying status for her directorial debut), Ronan tells IndieWire about the joyous (and occasionally scary) process of moving into what could be a brand-new career for her.

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