 "Half The Picture (2018)"  directed by Amy Adrion and featuring Giese along with Miranda July and Ava DuVernay premiered with Giese in attendance at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.Giese is the recipient of numerous awards including 2016 Equity Award from Stanford University, two Golden Cine Eagles, a Kovler Writing Award, a Spotlight Award, First Prize at the American International Film Festival, a Charles Speroni Scholarship, and an MPAA Award of Excellence.Giese is an activist for women directors.