Saoirse Ronan Has Wanted to Direct Since She Was a Kid, and Her Exquisite First Short ‘Paper Plane’ Proves She’s Got the Goods

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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.