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Project Proposal
Movie Recommendation System

Mian Fahad Javed (231523589)

Mahnoor Hayat (231498745)Salman Afzaal
(221438837)
 Project Title: Movie Recommendation System

Introduction:
The Movie Recommendation System project aims to address the challenge faced by individuals
when choosing a movie from the vast array of options available. Many people find it difficult to discover a
good film or television show in a different genre after watching one genre, leading to a need for a system
that can suggest the ideal movie for them. The goal of this project is to provide users with a curated list of
movies that are highly relevant to their preferences, such as ratings, release year, genre, language, and
more. By utilizing datasets and Artificial Intelligence models, we intend to create a personalized movie
recommendation system that enhances the user's experience and offers customized suggestions.

Approach:
To accomplish our objectives, we propose implementing a content-based filtering approach. This
method involves organizing the most relevant movies based on their classification, release information,
language, and other relevant features. The project will involve the following steps:

1) Data Collection:
We will identify and gather relevant datasets that contain movie information, including ratings,
genres, release years, languages, and other metadata. These datasets may be obtained from
publicly available sources or movie databases.

2) Data Cleaning and Preprocessing:

Once the datasets are collected, we will clean the data by removing any inconsistencies,
duplicates, or irrelevant information. This step is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and reliability
of our recommendation system.

3) Data Analysis and Feature Extraction:

We will utilize Python's Panda, Matplotlib, and Seaborn libraries to perform data analysis and
extract meaningful features from the dataset. This analysis will help us understand the
relationships between different movie attributes and user preferences.

4) Recommendation Model Development:

Based on the extracted features, we will train an Artificial Intelligence model using suitable
algorithms, such as cosine similarity or collaborative filtering techniques. This model will learn
from the user's preferences and generate personalized movie recommendations.

5) User Interface Implementation:

We will create an intuitive user interface where users can input their preferences, such as genre,
language, ratings, and other relevant filters. The system will process these inputs and provide a
list of recommended movies based on the user's preferences and the trained model.

6) Evaluation and Improvement:

We will evaluate the performance of our recommendation system using various metrics, such as
accuracy, precision, and recall. Based on the evaluation results, we will fine-tune the model and
incorporate feedback mechanisms to continuously improve the recommendation accuracy.

Recommendation System Categories:

Recommendation systems can be broadly categorized into three types: content-based systems,
collaborative filtering systems, and hybrid systems. While our project primarily focuses on a content-based
approach, we will explore the possibility of integrating collaborative filtering techniques to enhance the
recommendation accuracy and diversity.

Conclusion:
The Movie Recommendation System project aims to provide users with a personalized and efficient
way of selecting movies based on their preferences. By leveraging datasets and Artificial Intelligence
models, we intend to offer accurate movie recommendations while considering factors such as ratings,
release year, genre, language, and more. This project will not only benefit individuals looking for movie
recommendations but can also be utilized by movie websites and platforms to enhance their user
experience and provide customized suggestions.

References:
1. F. Furtado; A. Singh. "Movie recommendation system using machine learning". International
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2. M. Kumar, D. K. Yadav, A. Singh, and V. Kr., “A Movie Recommender System: MOVREC,” Int. J.
Comput. Appl., vol. 124, no. 3, pp. 7–11, 2015.
3. M. Song, H. Namgoong, H.-G. Kim, and J. Eune, “A proposed movie recommendation method using
emotional word selection,” in Online Communities and Social Computing, Berlin, Heidelberg:
Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2009, pp. 525–534.
4. Q. Chen and U. Aickelin, “Movie recommendation systems using an artificial immune
system,” SSRN Electron. J., 2004.