What’s Happening at the Institute
Here's the latest on on our work.
Virtual See Jane Salon Video – Becoming Women in Tech: What Does it Take?
See Jane Video November 7, 2020 Celebrate National STEM Day by hearing from an inspiring group of women in science and technology about their career paths, persisting through challenges, and the world-changing projects they’re working on now. This program is designed for young women 13 and up, but all are welcome.
Geena Davis Reacts to the ‘Dismal’ Findings of Her Center’s Study on Ageism in Hollywood: ‘It’s a Shame’
As a new study conducted by her organization and TENA (a popular female health + incontinence brand) shows, there’s still a long way to go. The results of the global Ageless Test, which examines how women ages 50 and over are portrayed in film, found only 1 in 4 films passed, with no women over […]
Virtual See Jane Salon – Engaged As We Age: Changing the Script on Aging
RSVP NOW November 16, 2020 9 a.m. PT/12 noon ET Older adults in popular films are erased, stereotyped and degraded. Why is this and what can we do about it? Join us as we talk about these important questions with an expert panel and present the Institute’s new report, in partnership with TENA, that evaluates […]
Influencer Screening – Radium Girls
RSVP NOW November 11, 2020 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET Live Q&A with Co-Directors Lydia Dean Pilcher and Ginny Mohler As an added bonus you will have an opportunity to hear from them directly. Film Synopsis Based on true events, teenage sisters Bessie (Joey King) and Jo (Abby Qiunn) paint glow-in-the- dark watch dials at […]
Virtual See Jane Salon – Becoming Women in Tech: What Does it Take?
RSVP NOW Saturday, November 7, 2020 1:30-3 p.m. PT Celebrate National STEM Day by hearing from an inspiring group of women in science and technology about their career paths, persisting through challenges, and the world-changing projects they’re working on now. This program is designed for young women 13 and up, but all are welcome. Live […]
Geena’s Op-ed in Social Investor Magazine
Don’t miss Geena’s latest op-ed article, “If She Can See It, She Can Be It,” featured in Social Investor Magazine. Geena discusses her theory of change; and how onscreen images can shift the cultural narrative, advance social and gender justice and impact real-life overnight. She makes a case for investors to finance content creators and […]
Disney Advisory–Stories Matter
Stories Matter. We can make an impact, we can make a change. We are extremely proud to serve on the Advisory council which has made great strides for diversity and inclusion with their new content, Advisory Message, to ensure open dialogue and spark conversation about representation. “Because happily ever after doesn’t just happen. It takes […]
Underrepresentation and Misrepresentation Have No Place in Advertising Today–Insights from the Geena Davis Institute
Advertising has the power to move culture forward, but continued underrepresentation and misrepresentation in ads is holding back more than just brands. I discussed the new research in a (virtual) Q&A with The Institute’s CEO, Madeline Di Nonno. This accomplished business leader and former cross-industry marketing executive provided a unique perspective on the disconnect between […]
Exorcist Exclusive Cast Q and A 2020
Join us as we dive into the world of ‘The Exorcist’ with the cast for a Q and A session. Watch Video…
Movio’s Audience Diversity Algorithm Can Predict Box Office Success
The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the social justice movement and a pause in filmmaking, has provided the movie industry and audiences alike with the rare opportunity to catch up to the evolution of the moviegoing experience.
