Robert De Niro, Rosie O’Donnell, Soledad O’Brien Join Geena Davis’s Female Film Fest
The first Bentonville Film Festival, scheduled for May 5-9, hasn’t yet announced its slate of films, which will highlight female […]
Bentonville Film Festival announces several star guests
Robert De Niro and Rosie O’Donnell are among several of the stars that officials say will appear at the Bentonville […]
Geena Davis’ Bentonville Film Festival Draws Robert De Niro, Rosie O’Donnell
Robert De Niro, Nick Cannon, Bruce Dern, Soledad O’Brien, Rosie O’Donnell and Joey Lauren Adams will appear at the inaugural […]
Sheryl WuDunn, Geena Davis talk gender equality at Mount Saint Mary’s release of new research on the status of women
Mount Saint Mary’s University, an L.A-based women’s university, released new gender research yesterday at a public event that drew more […]
Actress and Advocate Geena Davis to Speak on Gender Equality in Media at Ithaca College
Oscar-winning actress and advocate Geena Davis will discuss “Gender Equality in the Modern Media” at Ithaca College on Tuesday, March […]
Hollywood’s Onscreen Workforce Is Even Less Diverse Than Real Life
The percentage of women who make up the fictional workforce in entertainment is even lower than it is in real […]
Inaugural Bentonville Film Festival set for May 5-9
A new film festival intended to champion women and diversity in film is coming to Northwest Arkansas this spring. The […]
Google helps Hollywood boost girls-who-code image

For many male scientists, the high-tech hook was set by Star Trek and Star Wars. Now Google hopes to increase […]
Making Change: Nordic Countries And Gender Equality in Media
Would Swedish actress and Casablanca star Ingrid Bergman have made a good producer or director? Hollywood movie fans may not […]
Paul Feig to Hollywood: Solve Your Woman Problem, Don’t Just Accept It
Paul Feig, lover and maker of movies starring women, was at SXSW this weekend to promote his latest such comedy, […]
Hollywood needs to offer women more diversity, says Susan Sarandon
Academy Award-winner Susan Sarandon is adamant the time is right for Hollywood to look beyond the safety of “interchangeable” young […]
Geena Davis Is Still Locked And Loaded
Thelma Dickinson, as in Thelma & Louise, is the best role Geena Davis ever read. She got the part, lucky […]
Public Space: Opportunities and challenges for Empowering Women
Organized by UN Habitat, UN Women, Action Aid International, Huairou Commission, Plan International, Red Mujer y Habitat LAC, Women in […]
Study: Women Made up the Majority of Moviegoers in 2014
It’s broken-record time again. For the 5th year in a row, women made up the majority of moviegoers in US […]
‘Frozen 2′ Officially A Go, Disney Says
Bob Iger made the announcement just now at the Disney shareholder meeting, where they are showing the short Frozen Fever […]
Kerry Washington to Star as Anita Hill in HBO Movie ‘Confirmation’
The Scandal star has signed on to play Anita Hill and executive produce a TV movie for the premium cable […]
Women’s Empowerment Principles Stakeholders Call for New UN-Business Paradigm
Over 300 participants from business, Government, civil society and the UN who gathered for the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) event, […]
Inspiring Women To Be All They Can Be
“The times they are a- changin’.” Women are starting more than 1,200 new businesses a day, up from an average […]
Cannes Glass Lion Roars for Gender Equality: 5 Questions with Cindy Gallop
Celebrating creativity that shapes culture in a positive way, the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity’s newest award, the Glass Lion, […]
Geena Davis is working to bring gender-equality to television and films
Who is your hero? For young children, the answer often includes people they have seen on TV or in movies. […]
Happy International Women’s Day from Geena, the Bentonville Film Festival and GDIGM!
#BeOurBFF and share this with all of the women who support and inspire you in your own lives. Read More…
21 Facts You Never Knew About International Gender Inequality
Around the world, women continue to fight for equal rights. March 8, International Women’s Day, is a dedicated opportunity to […]
Anna Paquin To Star In ‘Madame X’ Mini In Works At HBO With Jack Black Producing
I have learned that HBO is in negotiations for Madame X, a period miniseries based on Kate Manning’s book My […]
Octavia Spencer to Play God in Lionsgate’s Adaptation of ‘The Shack’
Octavia Spencer is in final negotiations to play God in Lionsgate’s adaptation of the bestselling novel “The Shack.” Stuart Hazeldine […]
Gender Equality, Empowerment Of Women, Girls Essential To Sustainable Development- Ki-Moon
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon says gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls are essential to sustainable future. Ban […]
Actress Geena Davis to speak on gender equality
We are pleased to welcome actor and advocate Geena Davis to the Ithaca College campus. She will give a free […]
Diversity in Video Game College Programs: Not as Awful as the Rest of Tech
The gaming industry is still wrestling with its very public gender diversity problems. But here’s something: The college programs training […]
Comic Book Women With Realistic Bodies Are The Heroines We Need
Yes, comic book heroines are supposed to have powers that are out of this world, but the illustrations of their […]
Guest Post: How to Hire a Woman Director
At the Oscars on Sunday night, Best Supporting Actress Patricia Arquette used her moment in the spotlight to speak out […]
Marisa Tomei to Play Gloria Steinem in ‘Ms.’ HBO Miniseries
Oscar winner Marisa Tomei is set to play social and political activist Gloria Steinem in “Ms.,” a miniseries co-starring Kathy […]
Five Female-Led Comic Book TV Shows And Movies You Should Be Excited About
Although there are a variety of TV shows and movies now starring female leads, those with comic book origins are […]
Oscars 2015: Female directors scarce at Hollywood’s major studios
When Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to win the Academy Award for directing in 2010, it looked to be […]
Mount Saint Mary’s Report on the Status of Women and Girls
Join Mount Saint Mary’s University at our annual gathering and public release of the 2015 Report. Key leaders will share […]
6 Ways ‘Jane the Virgin’ Is Destroying Latino Stereotypes
“This award is so much more than myself,” said Jane the Virgin star Gina Rodriguez upon accepting her Golden Globe […]
Cartoon Network’s Upfront Slate Includes ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Reboot, ‘Adventure Time’ Renewal
Cartoon Network will unveil a fan-friendly 2015-2016 programming slate during its Upfront presentation for advertisers this May in New York. […]
Producer Gale Anne Hurd: Sexism Against Women Directors Hasn’t Changed Since the 80s
Superstar producer Gale Anne Hurd reflected on her three decades in the film and TV business in a Hollywood Masters […]
Marisa Tomei Inks First-Look Deal With HBO
Marisa Tomei is making a foray into TV producing with a first-look development deal at HBO. Under the one-year pact, […]
Study Finds Fewer Lead Roles for Women in Hollywood
“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part I,” “Gone Girl” and “Maleficent” are powered by indelible female protagonists and rank among […]
Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon mull over ‘Thelma & Louise’ anniversary tour
Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon may be heading out on the road again — a quarter-century after the release of […]
Jodie Foster: Why Hollywood Needs More Women Directors
Since Jodie began acting at the age of 3, she’s seen a lot of positive changes in the industry – […]
Video Contest Offered by Zions Bank, Utah Film Commission Will Commemorate 25th Anniversary of ‘Thelma & Louise’
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of “Thelma & Louise,” the iconic feminist movie filmed in part in Utah’s red rock […]
Geena Davis and Arc Entertainment Launch Bentonville Film Festival
Academy Award® winning actor Geena Davis and ARC Entertainment announced the launch of the Bentonville Film Festival (BFF), a one-of-a-kind […]
Geena Davis will headline this Cincinnati business event
Actress Geena Davis will be paying a visit to Cincinnati in May to speak at the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati’s […]
Geena Davis Is on a Mission to Highlight Female Filmmakers. Her Biggest Ally? Walmart
It’s not surprising that, amid a national debate over gender equity, a star and activist like Geena Davis would launch […]
Here’s Why Geena Davis Started a Film Festival Focused Not on Women, But Diversity
It’s a new year, and gender and racial inequality persist. However, Academy Award-winning actress Geena Davis, founder of The Geena […]
Celebrity Poker Tournament at Sundance Film Festival
Join our celebrity guests on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Airbnb Haus in Park City, Utah at Sundance Film Festival. […]
An Evening with Geena Davis – Cocktail Party & Silent Auction

An Evening with Geena Davis is our annual fundraiser that will be held on December 2, 2014 at the William […]
Net-a-Porter – The Interview: Geena Davis
Her greatest role left an indelible mark on Hollywood. Now, the actress is aiming to revolutionize global gender inequality. Geena […]
Geena Davis hits the mark for YWCA of Silicon Valley
Geena Davis is an Olympic-class archer, an Academy Award-winning actor (the term she prefers) and a member of Mensa. We […]
Geena Davis: Taking a Stand
Is it a coincidence that the percentage of women in board seats continues to hover at 16 percent? Or that, […]
Missing in Action – Step Up teen Seanna Viechweg attends the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media Global Symposium
This past week, I had the honor of attending a global conference that focused on creating media with more positive […]
Geena Davis Institute study shows gender gap in film/TV is prevalent worldwide
Geena Davis is more than an actress, she’s an advocate for gender equality in film and TV. The Geena Davis […]
Geena Davis: Women ‘stalled’ in D.C.
Actress Geena Davis says the route to getting more women into public office lies not only in D.C — but […]
Geena Davis: Gender bias remains strong
In a USA TODAY interview, Geena Davis reviews the top-line findings of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media’s […]
Gender Bias without Borders: Infographic and Executive Summary

Women the world over face stark disparities in health, finance, education, politics, and other arenas. Persistent gender inequality may threaten […]
Global film industry perpetuates discrimination against women
The first-ever global study on female characters in popular films, launched today, reveals deep-seated discrimination and pervasive stereotyping of women and girls by the international film industry. The study was commissioned by the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, with support from UN Women and The Rockefeller Foundation and conducted by Stacy L. Smith (PhD) and her research team at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California. The investigation analyses popular films across the most profitable countries and territories internationally.
Watch Live Stream of 2nd Global Symposium on Gender in Media

Join the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, the United States Institute of Peace, Women & Girls Lead and […]
See First Photos of Geena Davis on Grey’s Anatomy
ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy is poised to welcome the former commander in chief. Geena Davis has boarded ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy and […]
MAKERS Video Featuring Geena Davis
Geena Davis has made a career of supporting groundbreaking female characters. She spoke to MAKERS about feminism, parenthood, and making it in Hollywood.
Geena Davis and YouTube Talk Gender Inequality in Entertainment
If you’ve been noticing something a little off about the films and television you’ve been watching lately, you’re not the […]
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Scores Geena Davis for Major Season 11 Arc
The Oscar winner will board the long-running ABC medical drama as a new surgeon. In her return to ABC, Geena […]
Geena Davis Tells Idaho Parents To Talk With Kids About Hollywood’s Portrayal Of Women
You probably know actor Geena Davis from movies like "Thelma and Louise," "A League of Their Own" and "The Accidental […]
Geena Davis gets all dolled up for women’s equality on ‘Doc McStuffins’
This little Disney princess doesn’t need any help — even from “Doc McStuffins.” Geena Davis provides the voice for Princess […]
Geena Davis Guest Stars as the Voice of Princess Persephone
Don’t miss Geena Davis guest-starring as the voice of Princess Persephone, a brave and adventurous princess doll who sets out […]
Geena Davis Institute for Gender in Media STEM Panel
It’s not everyday that I’m asked to be on a panel at Google that GEENA DAVIS is hosting, especially when […]
Put It In the Script: Adding Women to the Picture, from Geena Davis and the Women’s Funding Network Summit
“Like Bill and Melinda Gates, I like to consider myself an impatient optimist,” Geena Davis told all of us gathered […]
Geena Davis and Former FCC Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate Announce “Healthy MEdia” Commission Members
“Healthy MEdia” commission will promote positive images of women and girls. Read More…
Geena Davis: When gender equality is no longer a fairy tale
Five years ago, while watching children’s entertainment with my then 2-year old daughter, I was stunned to see that there […]