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I absolutely loved what this said about diversity in production and in on-screen representation. I'm pansexual and non-binary. There aren't a lot of characters in mainstream film or television that are like me in those respects. Though not explicitly open in the movies, I think the only character I know identifies as pansexual is Deadpool. He's hilarious, but certainly not representative of the community. (I'd prefer if people didn't associate my sexuality with mental illness. Though I happen to have that, too...) Anyway, I would always hope that my unique perspective would be respected on set and I strive to show that respect to fell crew mates. Mainstream film is so insanely white, straight, cisgender, and male. Progress is being made, but we still have a long way to go.

I also agreed with their point that it's important to expose yourself to all varieties of film. I know that's something I can get better at. I particularly feel the need to explore more international film and experimental film. Those are what I was least exposed to growing up. In fact I don't think I ever saw anything in those two categories. Unless you count Harry Potter? My point being I want to see and explore modes of production outside of Hollywood. I don't know that I'd like working there anyway, so it works out, I guess.

Another thing I need to work on that they mention is just making stuff without fear of failure. Everyone wants their all of their work to be a masterpiece. That is insanely unrealistic. In fact, I think most people in the industry know that not all of their work is a masterpiece. I doubt the people making Syfy channel movies think of their films as masterworks. It doesn't mean they can't enjoy it or the process in making them. They're incredibly fun movies in their own way, but they're not winning any Emmy's anytime soon. That doesn't mean it's not worth making.