MirandaBailey is a multi-hyphenate filmmaker and founder of Cold Iron Pictures and The Film Arcade. Cold Iron’s latest film, BY DESIGN, premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Bailey was recently nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for producing JAZZY, which premiered at the Tribeca in 2024.
Bailey’s producing career spans over two decades. She's known for producing Noah Baumbach’s Oscar-nominated film THE SQUID AND THE WHALE, James Gunn’s SUPER, the Daniels’ SWISS ARMY MAN, and Marielle Heller’s THE DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL – films that have now become part of the fabric of the indie film quilt.
The Film Arcade is a boutique film production and distribution company that specializes in uplifting unconventional and thought-provoking projects, and for working with talented up-and-coming filmmakers. The Film Arcade’s most notable titles include Mike Birbiglia’s DON’T THINK TWICE, Julian Higgins’ GOD’S COUNTRY and Revry Original Series UNCONVENTIONAL created by Kit Williamson.
Information for mentees:
- Please arrive 5 minutes early to check in for your mentor session. Late arrivals (anyone not present at the start of their booked session) may lose their slot to a walk-up attendee.
- If a session is fully booked, you’re welcome to try as a walk-up in case a booked attendee doesn’t attend.
- We would recommend preparing a brief introduction about yourself, along with any specific questions or areas you’d like guidance on from your mentor.
