Join powerhouse Mary Lou Belli, a two-time Emmy award-winner, that has been directing television for over 30 years in many genres from sitcoms to procedurals to documentaries. 

Through her teaching, she supports many of the vibrant diversity programs including the DGA, ABC/Disney, CBS, Sony, AFI’s Directing Workshop for Women, and Warner Bros. Directing Workshop mentoring the next generation of directors. She is the co-author of four books: “The NEW Sitcom Career Book,” "Acting for Young Actors," "PERFORM: Acting for the Screen" and “Directors Tell the Story” which she co-wrote with fellow DGA member Bethany Rooney. 

Mary Lou served two terms as the Co-chair of the Women’s Steering Committee at the DGA where she also has served on the Western Director’s Council, presently she is on Leadership Council PAC and as an alternate to the National Board. She is an Honorary Board member of the Alliance of Women Directors and Advisory Board member of Women in Media and a long time member of Women In Film as well as one of the Governors at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Mary Lou has directed many shows including: Sacrifice, Kingdom of Business, Sweet Magnolias, True Lies, The Ms. Pat Show, Raven's Home, NCIS: New Orleans, Black Lightning, Legacies, Dynasty, Station 19, Wizards of Waverly Place...