# Saoirse Ronan Directs First Short Film

> Saoirse Ronan's debut short film 'Paper Plane' wins Austin Film Festival award, earning Oscar eligibility for 2027.
- Title: Saoirse Ronan Directs First Short Film · IndieWire | Shortify
- Summary: Saoirse Ronan's debut short film 'Paper Plane' wins Austin Film Festival award, earning Oscar eligibility for 2027.
- Keywords: saoirse ronan, paper plane, austin film festival, oscar eligibility, directorial debut, best narrative short, IndieWire
- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/features/interviews/saoirse-ronan-directorial-debut-short-paper-plane-interview-1235225445
- Author: Kate Erbland
- Published: 2026-11-12T18:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: saoirse ronan, paper plane, austin film festival, oscar eligibility, directorial debut, best narrative short, entertainment, culture
## Saoirse Ronan's Directorial Debut
Saoirse Ronan has wanted to direct since she was a kid and wrote her first short film 'Paper Plane'.
## Austin Film Festival Win
Ronan's 'Paper Plane' won Best Narrative Short at the Austin Film Festival, earning Oscar eligibility for 2027.
## Oscar Eligibility
The film is eligible for the 2027 Oscars after winning at an Oscar-qualifying festival.
## Film Festival Attendance
Ronan attended the 70th BFI London Film Festival with co-producers Martha Malone and Clare Dunne.
## Key takeaway

Saoirse Ronan's short film 'Paper Plane' won Best Narrative Short at the Austin Film Festival and is eligible for the 2027 Oscars.