Scriptnotes Podcast 707 - After the Hunt
Oct 14, 2025
Nora Garrett, a writer and actress, reveals the inspiring journey of her first feature screenplay, After the Hunt, which caught the attention of director Luca Guadagnino and star Julia Roberts. She shares how her background in ballet shaped her discipline in storytelling and acting. Nora discusses the challenges of drafting her script and navigating industry feedback, emphasizing the importance of structured deadlines. The conversation also delves into writing character-driven narratives, building tension, and knowing when to show versus tell in storytelling.
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City Girl In Colorado
- Nora moved from New York to Evergreen at age four and insisted she was a city girl despite growing up in Colorado.
- Returning to New York for NYU later made her realize Colorado's artistic richness and beauty.
Ballet Taught Discipline
- Nora trained in ballet and loved its strict regimentation and structure, which shaped her discipline and work ethic.
- She left ballet when she realized her body wouldn't fit prima ballerina expectations but retained the discipline and performative skills.
From Student Shorts To On-Set Work
- Nora started acting in short films around her junior year at NYU, often through connections with film-minded friends.
- Those early student films gave her practical on-set experience and a network of collaborators.