SilverLining Films — Mike Miller

Director · Screenwriter · DP

The Work
Alberta Securities — The Cheque
Alberta Securities
'The Cheque'
Norwich Union — Navigator
Norwich Union
'Navigator'
Integral Energy — Janet & John
Integral Energy
'Janet & John'
Citibank — Lucky
Citibank
'Lucky'
Short Film
'Conscience'
Documentary
'Shattered Lives'
The Talent

An accomplished and awarded Director and DP, Los Angeles based Mike Miller is passionate about his craft.

Mike loves to make beautiful images. He sees the DP's role as an extension of the director and a vital part of the process of bringing a script to life. This informs his work as a director and he understands the role all the parts play in the storytelling.

Mike's commercials can best be described as mini-movies. From subtle humor to drama and action, with his many years of experience and a great feel for casting, Mike is a Director/DP able to deliver a rare combination of beautiful images, visual storytelling and great performances.

His list of major international clients includes Citibank, Avis, Ford, Qantas, United Airlines, Sony, Philips, Epson, Norwich Union and The Los Angeles Times, as well as pro-bono work for The Salvation Army and Amnesty International.

Mike's work has consistently won awards at a long list of the world's major award shows, including a Gold Lion at The Cannes Film Festival, Silver World Medals at The New York Festivals, Gold at The Australian Cinematographers Society (NSW) and 'Official Selection' at The Sundance Film Festival.

Gold Lion
Cannes Film Festival
Sundance
Official Selection
New York Festivals
Silver World Medals
Film Independent
Two-time Fellow
ACS Gold
Australian Cinematographers Society
The Awards
2018
STAGE32 TV Writing Contest
Quarter Finalist
2018
ScreenCraft Feature Screenplay Contest / Drama
Quarter Finalist
2015
Circus Road Screenplay Contest
Semi-Finalist
2015
ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship
Quarter Finalist
2015
Big Break Screenplay Contest
Quarter Finalist
2014
8th StoryPros International Screenplay Contest
Winner Best Screenplay (Drama) · Winner Grand Prize
2014
Circus Road Screenplay Contest
Semi-Finalist
2013
Emerging Screenwriters Screenplay Competition
Finalist
2013
Fresh Voices Screenplay Competition
Finalist Best Feature Screenplay · Best Role Written for a Woman · Best Screen Chemistry
2013
New York International Film Festival – LA
Winner Best Screenplay
2013
St Tropez International Film Festival
Winner Best Screenplay / Drama
2013
Sunset Film Festival Los Angeles
Winner Best Screenplay
2013
Beverly Hills Screenplay Competition
Finalist
2008
Anvil Awards
Winner Television Best of Category · Winner Best of Show
2008
Film Independent Fellow — Producer
Fellow
2007
Film Independent Fellow — Screenwriter
Fellow
2005
Slamdance Screenplay
Semi-Finalist
2000
New York Festivals
Silver World Medal
1998
Sundance Film Festival
Official Selection
1997
Cannes Film Festival
Gold Lion
1996
Australian Cinematographers Society — NSW
Gold Award
The Kudos

Mike is a joy to work with. Fun, collaborative and responsible, he has great taste and combines creativity with strategic understanding.

Richard Butt — EVP Executive Creative Director, Young & Rubicam New York

Mike Miller is without a doubt the finest, multi-talented Director/DP I've ever had the honor to work with. Like all the great ones, he's passionate about his craft and never settles for second best.

Mike Robertson — Executive Creative Director, Bates Worldwide New York

Mike Miller is a true partner who will help you realize your vision. First he listens. Then after having understood your perspective, sharpens and adds until your good idea becomes even better.

Patrick Low — Executive Creative Director, Dentsu Young & Rubicam

Maybe it's because of his agency creative background, maybe it's because of his passion and commitment, maybe it's because of his unique sense of style — but when you do a job with Mike Miller, you won't be disappointed.

Gary Horner — Executive Creative Director, Whybin/TBWA Sydney

Mike stands alone among all the filmmakers I have worked with in over 20 years. It would be inadequate to just call him a director. He is an expert on the entire process of filmmaking.

Vinod Nair — Managing Director, Network Mumbai
The Promise

Los Angeles based Mike Miller is a freelance Director/DP available to work anywhere in the world you happen to be or where you'd like to shoot.

With his many years of experience and professionalism Mike brings outstanding creativity and talent to every project he undertakes.

Before starting a shoot Mike plans meticulously with detailed storyboards and workshops during pre-production. By the end of it, the goal post is clear to everyone. Mike believes this process delivers more to your production in a relaxed, enjoyable and productive atmosphere.

"Being totally buttoned up gives you more freedom on the day to find the magic."

It also helps guarantee success for your film.

Los Angeles

SilverLining Films
MBS Media Campus
1600 Rosecrans Ave, Suite 400
Manhattan Beach CA 90266 USA


T: +1 (310) 321 7850

Cell: +1 (310) 980 9524

F: +1 (310) 321 7810

E: Mike@silverlining.net

Contact

Please get in touch — Mike is available for projects worldwide.

Los Angeles

SilverLining Films
MBS Media Campus
1600 Rosecrans Ave, Suite 400
Manhattan Beach CA 90266 USA


T: +1 (310) 321 7850

Cell: +1 (310) 980 9524

F: +1 (310) 321 7810

E: Mike@silverlining.net