DIRECTORS

Miranda Bailey is a prolific producer, actor and director, known for bringing compelling and well-crafted stories to the screen. Bailey’s cinematic voice was first heard when her directorial debut GREENLIT – a humorous documentary examining the hypocrisy inherent in Hollywood’s “green” movement - premiered at the 2010 SXSW Festival to critical acclaim and was acquired by IFC International. Bailey’s second feature documentary, THE PATHOLOGICAL OPTIMIST, follows controversial figure Dr. Andrew Wakefield. It was distributed domestically by The Film Arcade and worldwide by Gravitas. Most recently, Bailey directed her first narrative feature, YOU CAN CHOOSE YOUR FAMILY. The offbeat family dramedy premiered in the Spotlight Section at the 2018 SXSW Film Festival. Bailey assembled a decorated cast including Grammy-nominated comedian Jim Gaffigan, Emmy winning actress Anna Gunn, actress Samantha Mathis and rising star Logan Miller.