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It was just Oscar season, ladies and there were many wonderful winners this year but we want to give a special shout out to debut director, Greta Gerwig as our .

is one of five women to be nominated for an Oscar in the role as director, proving how important female directors are needed in the production industry.

With her films Frances Ha and Lady Bird, Gerwig started as an actress in independent films before writing and starring in both of her films, Frances Ha and Mistress America.

We are so proud of her for making it to the Oscars and can't wait to see the work she continues throughout her career.

Check out her article on becoming a director and creating a feature film. Keep those heads up ladies, never surrender and continue on your journey to creativity!

7 Pointers from Greta Gerwig on Creating a Movie Like ‘Lady Bird’ Film Independent’s Directors Close-Up series featured an in-depth talk with the “Lady Bird” writer-director, plus costume designer April Napier, stars Jordan Rodrigues and Marielle Scott, and moderator Jay Duplass, Feb. 7.