2022 CATEGORY AWARD: WOMEN IN GEOSCIENCE
2022 THEME AWARD: HUMAN CONNECTION

FINALIST FILM: WOMEN IN GEOSCIENCE

Theme: Human Connection

Directed By: Lexi Jamieson Marsh

Country of Origin: United States of America

The burly bearded male has dominated the professional landscape and the covers of National Geographic for far too long. Paleobotanist Dr. Ellen Currano finally decides to take a stand when she realizes that her efforts and achievements continue to go unnoticed and unrewarded. Turns out, she is not alone.

The Bearded Lady Project: Challenging the Face of Science is a short documentary film that demonstrates the competencies and passions of female paleontologists and how this unfair, gendered stereotype can be easily diminished with the donning of a beard. How, with some well-placed facial hair, any female scientist can be perceived as equally rugged, tough and determined.

With insights into the benefits of scientific careers for women, a glimpse at professional role models, and a positive dose of wit, the Bearded Lady Project is invested in changing the face of science, and encouraging a new generation of women to focus on a career in this field of study

Director Biography - Lexi Jamieson Marsh

Lexi Jamieson Marsh is a documentary filmmaker and the founder of the independent production company, On Your Feet Entertainment. Marsh’s creative foundation was established in the theatre where she witnessed the transformative impact a well told story could have over an audience. Her work celebrates the human spirit, offering an inspirational voice to marginalized demographics. Marsh received an Honors BA in Theatre from the University of Toronto, an MA in Directing from Miami University and a Certificate in Filmmaking from New York Film Academy. Directing The Bearded Lady Project magically combined all of Lexi’s favorite things: storytelling, travel, hiking and camping, meeting inspiring women, and of course, fake facial hair.

Credits

Director - Lexi Jamieson Marsh

Producer - Lexi Jamieson Marsh

Producer - Ellen Currano

Producer - Ljuba Marsh

Key Cast - Ellen Currano

Key Cast - Claire Belcher

Key Cast - Denise Su

Key Cast - Carole Hickman

Director of Photography - Draper White

Editor - Ben Thomas

Music by - Zara Bode

Writer - Lexi Jamieson Marsh

Portrait Photographer - Kelsey Vance

Design - Kelsey Vance