Giselle Bailey is a Jamaican-American director & artist. Her work across documentary, branded and conceptual art is explosively visual and metaphorical. She uses her craft to spark cultural transformation.

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Select Clients

  • HBO. Netflix. Hulu. Onyx. Vice.

  • Nike. Delta. PepsiCo. ESPN. Chase. MILK. Toyota. Foot Locker.

  • Oprah Winfrey, Swizz Beatz, Issa Rae, Tracee Ellis Ross. Tyler Perry. Shonda Rhimes. Lena Waithe. Quinta Brunson.

  • Concordia Studios. Proximity Media. Culture House. XTR. HOORAE.

  • The Mill. MPC. Psyop. Buck.

Recent Work & Honors

Giselle has been honored with awards and nominations by IDA, NAACP, and Critics’ Choice among others. She is listed in DOC NYC’s celebrated 40 under 40 list and is a Concordia directorial fellow. Her work has been highlighted in press including The New York Times, Vogue and Good Morning America. 

Her experience across documentary, conceptual art, branded content, and visual effects, allows her to take on the roles of director, creative director, producer and writer. Giselle also serves as the chair of film at California College of the Arts.

Her recent work includes Netflix docu-series “Ladies First,” Hulu/ONYX docu-series “Hair Tales,” the HBO feature documentary “The Legend of the Underground,” which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, and video installation “Shadow Work,” which was shown at Fort Mason Gallery 308.

Her latest docu-series, HBO’s “Seen & Heard,” celebrates iconic black talent that are transforming the landscape of television. The series is executive produced by Issa Rae and features Oprah Winfrey, Swizz Beatz, Tyler Perry, Shonda Rhimes, Lena Waithe, among others. It is due to premiere early 2025.

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