Join us for an intimate conversation with Emmy-Award nominated creator, director, and producer, Sam Bailey. This is an in-person event open to the public.

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(IFA Chicago members can register for this event for free by logging into the IFA Member Portal. Login and click Current Events to register.)

And don't forget to join us immediately after the Q&A for appetizers and beverages.

About Sam Bailey

Sam Bailey is a writer/director from Chicago. She is the co-creator of the Emmy-nominated Brown Girls and the creator of the Gotham-nominated You’re So Talented which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Sam served as a producer and director on the final season of Netflix’s Dear White People as well as director on the previous season of the show. She also directed Powderkeg's East of La Brea (SXSW Selectee, Urban World Film Festival Winner). Sam was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2018, The Root’s 100 Most Influential African Americans of 2018, and received Shadow and Act’s Rising Award in 2019. Sam is a director on Marvel's highly-anticipated series for Disney+ Ironheart, expected fall 2023.

This is an in-person event with Sam joining in person. Audience members will be able to partake in a live Q&A with Sam after the conversation. Complimentary appetizers and beverages will be served.

IFA Chicago members can register for this event for free by logging into the IFA Member Portal. Login and click Current Events to register.

Buy General Admission tickets HERE.