I am considering quiting the film industry. I am tired. Racists have gotten me down. I was offered my first TV writing job earlier this year. Only to find out the show was built on the backs of Muslim women. (thread. Unfortunately)

I went to a support group for emerging female directors. Only to be interrupted by the white women in the group. I've had meetings with people in power. Who only have apologies and promises for the future. The future is now. The future is me.

I look at my projects and I feel optimistic. They're beautiful. They deserve better.

I look at myself and see a tired woman with a broken heart. I look at the industry and see far too few allies and far too little chance for me to break through.

No more of this. I'm done here.