Darrien Michele Gipson

Darrien Michele Gipson shepherds the careers of filmmakers and writers and champions diversity and inclusion behind and in front of the camera. From her years as a film development executive to her current role as Executive Director of SAGindie, Darrien has helped emerging and established filmmakers bring their stories to fruition with clarity and purpose. With a healthy appreciation for cinema, travel, and whiskey, Darrien has been able to combine these loves as a frequent speaker, advisor, story consultant, and cocktail party host at film festivals, labs, and conferences all over the world.