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Acclaimed and renowned singer Taylor Swift has shared her ambition to direct films with “human stories about human emotions” during an interview at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
The star participated in a panel in Conversation at the festival on September 9 and screened his debut short film, All Too Well, in 35mm.
Asked if she wanted to direct feature films in the future, Swift said, “If it was the right thing to do, it would be a privilege and an honor. I will always want to tell human stories about human emotion.”
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the pop star went on to reference directors like Nora Ephron (When Harry Met Sally), Chloé Zhao (The Eternals), and Greta Gerwig (Little Women) as influences on her behind the camera. “It’s really beautiful that we’re in a place where a filmmaker’s idea doesn’t make you roll your eyes or think as skeptically as it once did,” she said.
Swift also spoke about where her desire to direct came from, saying, “It wasn’t like I woke up one day and said, ‘You know what, I want to direct,'” she said. I didn’t go to film school. I’ve been on the set of around 60 music videos, and I’ve learned a lot from that process.”
The actress/singer added that working on her music video for ‘The Man’ by herself was when she “really started to learn everything because you have to.”
Swift has announced details of her upcoming original album, Midnights. After initially confirming the record was on the way while picking up the Video of the Year award at the 2022 MTV VMAs, the musician released the artwork, title, and October 21 release date, news he has since posted. more than happy to his followers.