Taylor Swift is still unexplored. Yes, she is an incredible performer, a gifted songwriter, and knows how to create tracks that stick with you. But her potential as a filmmaker is still unfolding. Swift first stepped into directing with the 2010 music video 'Mine,' which she co-directed with Roman White. However, her first major directorial work to gain recognition on the awards circuit came with All Too Well: The Short Film. Now, Swift is earning even more praise as a director.

An Oscar-nominated cinematographer recently shared why Swift has what it takes to create wonders in the world of filmmaking.

Taylor Swift has been earning plenty of praise lately as a director, including from Oscar-nominated cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto, who also made his directorial debut this year. In an interview with The Film Stage, Prieto shared his thoughts on Swift’s upcoming venture into filmmaking. “I really admire her as a director,” he said. “She comes up with wonderful ideas, she’s a leader, and a joy to work with, added Pedro Páramo director. Prieto has worked with Swift before for the music video, 'Fortnight'. 

When Swift accepted her 2024 MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year, she made sure to thank Rodrigo Prieto for helping bring her vision to life. Back in 2022, it was announced that Swift would make her feature directorial debut with Searchlight Pictures. She has also reportedly penned an original script for the same. But Prieto is not the only one who is impressed by the pop star's directorial skills. Shawn Levy, the director behind the biggest movie of 2024, also had some great things to say about Swift. 

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Earlier this year, Levy praised Swift’s vision and even compared her to one of the greatest directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.

Taylor Swift and Shawn Levy have not only worked together before but are also part of the same circle that includes stars like Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Levy shared his thoughts on Swift’s upcoming directorial venture. Levy said Swift “has the makings of a hell of a director.” He explained this by highlighting her strong “instinct” and “vision” for her creative work, comparing it to a quote from Steven Spielberg about envisioning “the right shot.”

Levy revealed that Swift had “consulted” him about her directorial projects after his appearance in All Too Well: The Short Film. He went on to praise Swift as a rare “creative force” whose cultural influence rivals only that of Beyoncé- a claim that was also confirmed by Billboard recently. Now, it seems the time has come for Swift to extend her creative reach into the world of filmmaking as well. 

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