French born filmmaker Alice Guy-Blaché was not only the first female film director, but she was also the first female film studio owner. She wrote, directed and produced over 1,000 films in her years as a filmmaker, creating her first film at only 23 years old. She is also credited with pioneering several cinematic techniques such as the use of the close-up, narrative story telling, and directing actors to perform more naturally, at a time when over-the-top theatrical acting was the mainstream style. Unfortunately, much like a lot of remarkable women of her time, the legacy of Alice Guy-Blaché was largely forgotten for decades. The pioneer herself, spend much of her later years trying to convince those around her of her accomplishments. She is a tribute to woman and filmmakers everywhere, and we must remember to keep her memory and legacy alive.