Update src/streamlit_app.py

src/streamlit_app.py

@@ -218,6 +218,19 @@ Please provide a helpful, accurate response based on the data provided. Keep you
     except Exception as e:
         raise Exception(f"Together AI Error: {str(e)}")
 
+def extract_unique_names(content_list, field):
+    """Extract unique names from a comma-separated field in content list"""
+    unique_names = set()
+    for content in content_list:
+        names = content.get(field, '')
+        if names:
+            # Split by comma and clean each name
+            for name in names.split(','):
+                cleaned_name = name.strip()
+                if cleaned_name:  # Only add non-empty names
+                    unique_names.add(cleaned_name)
+    return sorted(list(unique_names))
+
 # =============================================================================
 # MAIN APP
 # =============================================================================
@@ -272,6 +285,10 @@ def main():
         if genre.strip()
     )))
     
+    # Extract unique directors and cast members
+    all_directors = extract_unique_names(all_content, 'director')
+    all_cast_members = extract_unique_names(all_content, 'cast')
+    
     # Sidebar filters
     st.sidebar.header("🔍 Filter Content")
 
@@ -329,18 +346,22 @@ def main():
         else:
             duration_range = (0, 1000)  # Fallback values
 
-        # Director filter
-        director_filter = st.text_input(
-            "Director Name",
-            placeholder="Enter director name...",
-            help="Filter by director name (case-insensitive, partial match)"
+        # Director filter with autocomplete
+        selected_directors = st.multiselect(
+            "Directors",
+            options=all_directors,
+            default=[],
+            help="Select one or more directors (searchable)",
+            placeholder="Start typing to search directors..."
         )
 
-        # Cast filter
-        cast_filter = st.text_input(
-            "Cast Member",
-            placeholder="Enter cast member name...",
-            help="Filter by cast member name (case-insensitive, partial match)"
+        # Cast filter with autocomplete
+        selected_cast = st.multiselect(
+            "Cast Members",
+            options=all_cast_members,
+            default=[],
+            help="Select one or more cast members (searchable)",
+            placeholder="Start typing to search cast members..."
         )
         
         # Submit button
@@ -353,8 +374,8 @@ def main():
         'genres': selected_genres,
         'year_range': year_range,
         'duration_range': duration_range,
-        'director': director_filter,
-        'cast': cast_filter
+        'director': ','.join(selected_directors) if selected_directors else '',
+        'cast': ','.join(selected_cast) if selected_cast else ''
     }
     
     # Only apply filters when the button is clicked