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John Miller

DIRECTOR, PRODUCER & WRITER

A passionate filmmaker with over 30 years experience across broadcast and factual programming. John brings creative vision, leadership and a collaborative approach to every project.

BIOGRAPHY

Bringing stories to life 

with purpose and impact

 

Bristol-based John Miller is a film and television director, producer and writer with over 30 years’ experience across broadcast, feature film and factual programming.

 

He has worked with leading broadcasters including the BBC and ITV, as well as across independent and corporate sectors.

 

His work includes the BAFTA-winning Deadly 60 and the feature film Golden Years, which he co-wrote and directed on location in Bristol.

 

Combining strong creative vision with extensive production expertise,

John is known for his collaborative approach, leadership, and ability to deliver high-quality, engaging content across a wide range of formats.

 

AT A GLANCE

BASED IN
Bristol, UK

 

EXPERIENCE
30+ Years

SPECIALISATIONS
Documentaries, Feature Films,
Factual Programming

STRENGTHS
Storytelling, Collaboration,
Creative Leadership

Award Highlights

BAFTA WINNER (2012)
Best Factual Programme - Deadly 60

 

FREESAT AWARD (2012)
Best Children's Series - 
Andys Wild Adventures

 

MARBELLA FILM FESTIVAL (WINNER)
Golden years
 

BAFTA NOMINEE (2011) 
Andys Wild Adventures

 

BREIF ENCOUNTERS (2011)
Runner up - Shopping For Love

 

FEATURED WORK

Allosaurus and Salt | Andy's Dinosaur Adventures | Andy's Amazing Adventures
03:11
Starstruck by the world's oldest living crocodile | Killer Crocs with Steve Backshall
02:28
Awesome King Cobra | Deadly 60 | BBC Earth Kids
03:33
DIY SOS for YouTube part 2
14:26
The Best Price ever Obtained during the Show for this Ring!!! | Dickinson's Real Deal | S13 E51
41:10
20th Century Roadshow: Science Museum at Wroughton (2005)
59:09
Flog It! | Exmouth | Season 15
57:38
The Accidental Angler Episode 4 London
59:08

FULL CREDITS

Television Credits

BBC Natural History Unit Deadly 60 (Series 1 & 2) Series Producer Saving Planet Earth: Orangutans Director Natural Born Hunters Series Producer Andy’s Prehistoric Adventures Series Director Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures Series Director Andy’s Wild Adventures (Series 1 & 2) Series Director / Script Editor BBC Miniature Britain Director 20th Century Roadshow Series Producer The Edwardians Director Flog It! Series Producer DIY SOS Director ITV Dickinson’s Real Deal Series Producer Gatecrashers Director Channel 5 Killer Crocs with Steve Backshall Series Producer Hippos with Steve Backshall Series Producer Independent Productions Short Term TV Drama Director / Producer — Fluidity Films Television The Accidental Angler Series Producer / Director

Feature Films

Golden Years Writer / Director — SugarHouse / Molifilms Living In Hope Director / Producer — Fluidity Films Short Films Shopping For Love Director / Producer — We3 Films Mashed Director / Producer — Dolly Productions The Sobering Director — Peachey Films

BBC Natural History Unit

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Deadly 60 (Series 1 & 2) Series Producer Saving Planet Earth: Orangutans Director Natural Born Hunters Series Producer Andy’s Prehistoric Adventures Series Director Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures Series Director Andy’s Wild Adventures (Series 1 & 2) Series Director / Script Editor

Commercials

Vintage Cashcow Airwick Caro Wines

Selected Moments

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On Location
Saving Planet Earth : Orangutans
BBC: Natural History Unit

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