Taylor Swift Making Feature Film Directorial Debut: All the Enchanting Details

Taylor Swift will be making her feature film directorial debut in a Searchlight Pictures production, the studio has confirmed. Find out more.

By Daisy Maldonado Dec 09, 2022 5:26 PMTags
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'Tis the damn season to usher in Taylor's Swift's film director era.

The Grammy winner, will make her feature directorial debut in an upcoming film from Searchlight Pictures, the studio announced Dec. 9.

According to a press release from Searchlight, the film is based on an original script written by the "Anti-Hero" singer, although the studio is currently keeping further details under wraps.

"Taylor is a once in a generation artist and storyteller," said Searchlight Presidents David Greenbaum and Matthew Greenfield in the release. "It is a genuine joy and privilege to collaborate with her as she embarks on this exciting and new creative journey."

While the upcoming film marks Taylor's first venture into feature films, she has directed several of her own music videos over the years and helmed the 2021 short All Too Well: The Short Film, which chronicles the demise of a relationship.

In fact, the exciting news comes a day after Taylor shared a behind-the-scenes look at the short film, during which she can be seen directing Dylan O'Brien and Sadie Sink, who starred as the doomed couple.

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The romantic drama, an adaptation of the 10-minute version of Taylor's 2012 song of the same name, took home a trio of awards at the 2022 MTV VMAs and is up for a 2023 Grammy for Best Music Video.

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After its screening at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival in June, Taylor reflected on her journey with All Too Well: The Short Film.

"I think I gave myself permission to completely make that jump into making a narrative short film because this is not a music video; we approached everything differently," she explained. "You know, in shooting on 35 millimeter and all the decisions that were made to create these characters and dive into this world."