The repetition of images creates a belief; the ensemble of beliefs creates the cultural DNA of our society. If we change the images we will change the culture. Chiara Tilesi
I have long been a fan of Chiara Tilesi and her work and was honored to interview her about her tireless efforts to transform the outdated and discriminatory paradigms prevalent in today's media landscape by producing impactful films, documentaries, TV shows, and new media that empower women.
In 2015 Chiara founded, We Do It Together, a nonprofit film production company whose mission is to reshape the narratives and imagery that perpetuate the marginalization of women worldwide. We Do It Together strives to foster a global movement that dismantles barriers and embraces inclusivity and gender equity.
Tune in to hear Chiara’s story and to learn more about her unwavering commitment and many efforts to place women at the forefront of storytelling and champion their voices, a recent example of which can be found in the high visibility, powerful, and visually striking initiative, I Am/Io Sono. This past International Women’s Day, We Do It Together, in collaboration with the cities of Rome and Turin, featured women from the worlds of film, entertainment, and art who joined forces to shape a new representation of women—one where I Am is at the center of the narrative. The I AM Campaign launched with Nasdaq in Times Square, New York last October.
As the We Do It Together motto says, "More movies by women, about women, for everyone!"
Biography
Chiara Tilesi is an Italian-American director, screenwriter, activist, producer and founder of We Do It Together (WDIT), a non-profit film production company dedicated to the advancement of women and minorities in the entertainment industry. She produced the 2023 Academy Award®-nominated film “Tell It Like a Woman,” which features seven segments directed by internationally renowned women filmmakers and stars including Cara Delevingne, Marcia Gay Harden, Jennifer Hudson, and Eva Longoria.
Recognized as a Cultural Leader at the 2019 World Economic Forum, Tilesi has shared her insights at prestigious global institutions including TEDx Women and the United Nations. Her production company, Frequency Production, established in 2018, focuses on creating media that fosters positive societal impact
In 2023, Tilesi presented WDIT at the United Nations General Assembly, inaugurating women’s month with a screening of “Tell It Like a Woman” in collaboration with UN Women and several international government missions. Her powerful “I AM” campaign, launched in 2024 at the NASDAQ Tower in Times Square, and illuminated the historical Trevi Foundation in Rome, Italy and Turin’s Mole Antonelliana on International Women’s Day. Chiara continues to remind us the women are the subject not the object and we can change the narrative when WE DO IT TOGETHER.
Links
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiara_Tilesi
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1221949/
https://www.wedoittogether.org/
https://www.instagram.com/wditogether/
https://www.youtube.com/@wedoittogether
https://www.facebook.com/ctilesi/
https://www.instagram.com/chiaratilesi/?locale=it_IT&hl=am-et
https://www.linkedin.com/company/we-do-it-together/posts/?feedView=all
