What was the process by which Laurel Parmet went from Staff Picks to feature films

"I am sure everyone will say, 'Just do it. Just go make your film.' But it's true," she adds. "Self-doubt is a huge issue and really just such an energy suck. It's the time you're spending wondering, "Ah, I can't do this, I'm never going to succeed. There's a chance that you're thinking that way, and I might be using that to create." We had a chance to sit down with Laurel to learn more about her creative process as well as her development as a creative. Find the complete interview.

 What's the best advice you've ever gotten?

The Laurel The greatest advice I've received is to, whenever you're in doubt, go back to what is interesting and meaningful to me as an author. It's possible to become entangled in industry stuff and ultimately, at the end of the day, I'm doing this because I love to tell stories and that's just sort of my North star.

 Where do you get your inspiration?

Laurel The truth is I find inspiration in my work by observing locations. Whenever I'm writing something, it really helps me to actually be at the location, even where a scene is set. For my next novel, I'm going to set it in the Oregon coast since I was on vacation and was in love and was like, "I need to write an action film for this area."

 What did you think of stepping onto set for your first feature?

Laurel: It was quite a long journey to reach this point. The writing of the script and getting it into an acceptable level, obtaining the funds, and finding your team. And it should take a longer time, because all the best things require a lot of time to write and good scripts need some time to create I would say.

One day on the set of "The Starling Girl" I had the impression that I was going to feel nervous and I thought I wasn't sure what I was doing However, in reality it was so enjoyable that I felt completely at ease and felt like this was what I am meant to do. The experience was as if I was riding a bicycle. I just slid back into my job with ease and was enthralled.

 What keeps you going?

Laura In the first place It's about the work. I enjoy being on stage as it's my favourite place to be. That's why, having an image in my head of "Oh I'll be there." It keeps me going. Also, I am a fan of collaborating, I always want to feel I'm making something with my friends, it's so fun.

 Can you describe your Staff Pick experience?

The Laurel : Staff Picks, that was very much everyone's aim when I started creating short films and participating at festivals. It feels you're being recognized for what you do and getting into this world that so many filmmakers belong to, which I respect.

 Which tools do you employ to improve your tasks?

Laura  is what I utilize it for every thing. Recently, we were using as we made "The Starling Girl," making edits and sharing them with the world. It's the highest quality video sharing service I've encountered so this is what I use.