For my independent project, I will be exploring the topic of women in the film industry and how it is starting to see change only recently. The problems in the film industry from both sides of the camera for actresses and directors have been ignored for so long until it became a topic of discussion in social media and made its way back to Hollywood. In addition, there is a big problem with women of color in the industry which is once again reflected in front and behind the camera. In order to discuss my topic, I will need to get some statistics and first-hand accounts from women who are currently in the industry. My project relates to film and women studies subjects because it is what I will be diving into specifically. I believe my project concerns matters of race, gender, and feminism specifically within the U.S. film industry within film and television. In order to discuss my topic successfully, I believe it is very important to get how the problem is being called out within those who work in the film industry and the actors and actresses that are helping each other to get equal pay and create a safe environment for work and discussion.