Sexual Violence in the Age of Social Media

Victim-blaming has become so familiar to us that we’re probably a little desensitized to the unequal standards that permit it. While the #MeToo movement has arguably brought more attention to this issue than ever before, we still have a long way to go. Rather than excusing violence with phrases like “boys will be boys”, we’re fighting for perpetrators to be held accountable. We are...

Empowerment Led Me to Survivors

I discovered my love for film production in my sophomore year of high school. Two years later, as I was beginning to think about college, I discovered a scholarship opportunity through a film festival called “Girls Impact the World”. The requirements were simple. Make a short video that addresses critical issues that impact women and girls. From a young age, I felt strongly about my power as...