CLITICAL THINKING: A New Film Looks At The Dilemma of Desire
https://www.provokr.com/film/clitical-thinking/
Discussing Equality in the Bedroom with ‘The Dilemma of Desire’ Filmmakers
https://nonfics.com/dilemma-of-desire-interview/
WTTW to broadcast Mapping Stem Cell Research: Terra Incognita in honor of #KTQ50!
On December 15 at 10p CT, WTTW Channel 11 will be airing Mapping Stem Cell Research: Terra Incognita as part of yearlong celebration in honor of Kartemquin's 50th anniversary. The Peabody Award-winning film by Maria Finitzo follows Dr. Jack Kessler, chair of...
In the Game is going global!
In the Game was selected as one of ten films to the prestigious American Film Showcase (AFS) - the United States premier film diplomacy program. The film and the director, Maria Finitzo, will be traveling to Tajikistan, India and Morocco beginning mid-December 2016!...
Maria Finitzo named to New City Chicago’s “Film 50 2016” List
Congrats to Maria Finitzo for another wonderful honor! Once again, Finitzo has been named to New City's "Film 50 2016" list - a list of Chicagoans shaking up the film world! Ray Pride of New City stated: "Longtime documentarian Maria Finitzo continues to expand...
Chicago Premiere of Those Left Behind will be on September 17 at Gene Siskel Film Center
Maria Finitzo's feature length fiction film, THOSE LEFT BEHIND, will be having its Chicago premiere at the beautiful Gene Siskel Film Center on September 17 at 8:15pm. Maria will be in attendance after the screening for audience discussion. Starring Daphne Zuniga,...
Those Left Behind Selected for Portland Film Festival
We are excited to announce that Those Left Behind will have a northwest premier at the Portland Film Festival! The film will be screening on August 31 at 8pm. Get your tickets here! http://pdxff.com/
Maria Finitzo talks Female Sexuality on “Stuff Mom Never Told You” podcast July 11!
Maria was a guest on the popular podcast “Stuff Mom Never Told You” hosted by Caroline Ervin and Cristen Conger. The show’s theme was “Libido Liberation” and Maria talked about her newest documentary "Dilemma of Desire" that looks into female desire and women having...
Maria Finitzo voted “2016 Female Filmmaker of the Year” at Big River Film Festival
Maria's first fiction film, "Those Left Behind" screened at the Big River Film Festival in Savannah on July 7 and was thrilled to be honored with "2016 Female Filmmaker of the Year" at the closing award ceremony.
IN THE GAME screens at Bronx Documentary Center
On June 18, the Bronx Documentary Center- located in one of the poorest communities in New York- screened IN THE GAME as part of their inaugural Sports Film Series. "In the Game” was followed by a Q+A with film subject Elizabeth skyping all the way from Chicago!
IN THE GAME selected to Chicago Park District “Night Out in the Parks” Film Showcase
ITG has been selected to the Chicago Park District’s annual “Night out in the Parks” showcase. Join us for screenings and a night under the stars at Kelly Park on August 31 and Margate Park on September 1! Screening info here...
Those Left Behind makes its West Coast premieres at Dances with Films in LA
Those Left Behind screened before an enthusiastic audience at the iconic Chinese Theatres in Hollywood on June 12 at 9:30pm. So many of the cast and crew were on hand for the emotional Q&A session. Check out...