Writing
Miranda Bailey
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The Quiet House: What to Watch When the Kids Are Almost Gone
Movies & Shows to Watch When Your Marriage is Over
12 Movie and TV recs for empty nesters... Here’s the thing nobody warns you about: it’s not one big goodbye. It’s a series of small ones—each one quietly taking a piece of the daily chaos you didn’t even realize you’d built your whole rhythm around.
Let me set the scene. My husband “put in his notice.” That’s how I say it because I refuse to be a victim, and “put in his notice” sounds like he was quitting a job—which, after 20 years, I suppose he was. What followed were months of crying, months of feeling like I had failed. I had built a career in filmmaking and raised two children, yet somehow, mid-life, I found myself sitting with a divorce attorney instead of a script. The shame is real. The embarrassment is real. And nobody warns you about the friends, the ones who disappear when things get hard, as if divorce is contagious. As if it’s herpes.
11 Movies to Watch this Mother's Day
Everyone warned me that my life would be over, but they were wrong. The day my son was born was the day my life really began. So, who better than a filmmaker-turned-mom to give you the ultimate Mother’s Day movie list? Whether you’re curled up with your mom, celebrating your own motherhood, or honoring the memory of a mother who’s no longer here—press play. Have the tissues ready. Maybe some wine, too.
Celebrating the Legacy of Jewish Female Filmmakers
And the impactful stories they tell… The contributions of female Jewish filmmakers to the world of cinema are as diverse as they are impactful, encompassing a wide range of genres, themes, and storytelling styles. By watching their movies—from romantic comedies to intimate dramas—we gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of life, love, and the human spirit.
Bumpin' Into Stardom
Naomi Odes Aytur & Miranda Bailey
A chance holiday hookup with a celebrity leaves a sensible schoolteacher facing life-changing choices when she learns she's expecting. Her decision could mean solo parenthood or a shot at love-if she dares to find him.
1st Place, StoryPros Screenwriting Contest - Comedy
Quarterfinalist, Screencraft Comedy Screenplay Contest
Directed by Miranda Bailey
Pre-Production. Shooting Summer 2025.
Another Happy Anniversary
Miranda Bailey
Tom and Jeanne want to be adventurous for their 10th anniversary so they decide to have a threesome. Easier said than done.
Based on the short film by Miranda Bailey.
In Development.
Bailey is represented by The Gersh Agency.