2021

S1.E1 ∙ The Big Picture

Thu, Aug 12, 2021

The Hollywood system is currently undergoing tremendous upheaval. The power structures are being challenged on all levels. But is real change possible? Hollywood has long been an environment where white men have dominated but all that has been changing with the rise of Me Too. A new world is dawning but is it possible to achieve the type of equity women are hoping for?

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S1.E2 ∙ The Gatekeepers

Thu, Aug 12, 2021

To even get your foot in the door in Hollywood, you need help from the gatekeepers - the agents. They can be a great help but they can also keep out those who are often marginalized. You need a lot of help in order to get a film made in Hollywood, and your first step is getting representation. Agents connect you with other creatives and powerful players in Hollywood who will make your project into a reality. Their job carries a lot of weight and can influence how diverse the working talent in the film industry is. Are the scales starting to tip?

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S1.E3 ∙ The Write Stuff

Thu, Aug 12, 2021

Historically the stories being told have not reflected the diversity of their audience. Why is it important, and what can be done to change this? The stories being told in the media can greatly affect our view of our world and ourselves. For far too long, only a limited perspective has been represented. How can we change this, and what will it mean when we have everyone's stories being told?

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S1.E4 ∙ The Casting Couch

Thu, Aug 12, 2021

Auditions are a necessary part of the process in casting a movie, but people in power have taken advantage and preyed upon actors. A reckoning has finally arrived. For years, the rumors about the "casting couch" have plagued Hollywood. Now in light of numerous public accusations, the curtain is being lifted. Actors share their own stories and offer a way forward. Is this a turning point?

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S1.E5 ∙ Studio City

Thu, Aug 12, 2021

Studios decide what projects get made, and how much they're willing to spend. Agents and directors offer their views on navigating this complex system. The studios have tremendous power when it comes to financing and distributing films. But who has been in charge of those decisions has long been an issue. Is progress even possible without changing who sits at the top?

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S1.E6 ∙ On Location

Thu, Aug 12, 2021

It's a completely different world when you're on location. And while it can be exciting, it can also foster an atmosphere that is rife with abuse. The power dynamics on a film set are difficult to navigate. And in that complicated environment, women are often the ones who suffer the most. Whether it be actors getting harassed by crew or directors doing their best to lead, it is beyond time for the systems of film production to evolve.

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S1.E7 ∙ Below the Line

Thu, Aug 12, 2021

While directors, writers and actors are more visible in the film industry, there are so many others in equally important decisions behind the scenes. Crew members speak out on their working conditions. It takes hundreds of people to make a movie. And while directors, writers and actors are important, they are carried by a host of behind the scenes crew members. These positions are lesser known and often overlooked but their importance and need for diversity are just as important as the more visible roles.

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S1.E8 ∙ The Hard Sell

Thu, Aug 12, 2021

Once a film is completed, there comes the arduous task of attracting audience members. How much marketing a film gets and even how it is presented is a big point of contention. Millions of dollars are spent making a film and then marketing it. Studios and investors are anxious to recoup their investments. They are not adverse to using sex to sell their product and oftentimes this compromises a filmmakers vision. Is it time to change the way we sell films?

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S1.E9 ∙ What Are You Wearing?

Thu, Aug 12, 2021

Women have grown tired of being reduced to their dresses and appearances on the red carpet. Now, movements are rising to combat this brand of misogyny. Red carpets are glamorous events and can be an opportunity to find out more about a particular actor or movie. However, women are often reduced to their dresses and appearance. Publicists and actors speak out and offer solutions to combat this misogyny.

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S1.E10 ∙ Smashing the Box Office

Thu, Aug 12, 2021

Having examined all levels of the Hollywood system, there are reasons to despair but there are reasons to hope as well. Where do we go from here? Filmmakers and actors weigh in on whether real change in the Hollywood system is possible. How far off are we from reaching real equity and how long will it take to get there? The solutions aren't easy but the determination is there.

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