Maria Giese

THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING: Educational, Inspirational, And...Puzzling?
THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING: Educational, Inspirational, And…Puzzling?

This Changes Everything is a documentary directed by Tom Donahue that examines and reflects upon the gender disparity within the entertainment industry.

SXSW Review: HALF THE PICTURE: Death By A Thousand Cuts For Hollywood Misogyny

Amy Adrion’s must-see documentary HALF THE PICTURE features many prominent women filmmakers who open up about their experiences with discrimination in Hollywood.

"If We Build It, They Will Come:" Looking Toward This Month's Women's Media Summit With Filmmaker & Activist, Maria Giese
“If We Build It, They Will Come:” Looking Toward This Month’s Women’s Media Summit With Filmmaker & Activist, Maria Giese

We spoke with director & activist Maria Giese about the incredible organizational efforts behind the Women’s Media Summit, taking place 31 March – 2 April.

EEOC v. Hollywood Studios: Looming Lawsuits? What I Know So Far
EEOC v. Hollywood Studios: Looming Lawsuits? What I Know So Far

Activist and director Maria Giese reports on all she knows so far about the ongoing EEOC investigation into systemic discrimination against women in Hollywood.

Director Activist Maria Giese: Update On Women Directors, The ACLU & The Feds
Director Activist Maria Giese: Update On Women Directors, The ACLU & The Feds

Maria Giese updates us about the Federal EEOC investigation into discrimination against women directors in Hollywood.

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The Charge For Equality – Women Directors

The revolution is here— We are in the midst of a global revolution for female empowerment and equality. This movement has been building for some years, and the new efforts for women directors have added great momentum to the cause. The campaign and ongoing support for women directors starting 2013 by the ACLU has now led to an industry-wide investigation.

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Announcement: Filmmaker Maria Giese Joins Film Inquiry

Today we would like to announce that Maria Giese and Film Inquiry are joining forces in championing women directors and promoting awareness about the systematic under-representation of women directors in Hollywood. Giese is a unique and important voice in the film industry today, and we are very excited to work with her. About Maria Giese Maria Giese, graduate of Wellesley College and UCLA’s Graduate School of Film & Television, is a writer/director.