Randall Miller Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs
• Won the Heineken Red Star Award for directing the independent film "Bottle Shock․"
• Studied his craft at the University of Southern California Film School
• Quote: "I believe that there are certain things that happen for a reason․"
• Quote: "(When discussing his acclaimed short film) "No matter what I did in my career, people would always hire me off of the short․ It was a touchstone for people․""
• Used his own money to turn one of his shorts into an independent film, which was picked up by Samuel Goldwyn Films after premiering at the Sundance Film Festival
• While at the American Film Institute, he created the short film that would go onto spark the flame of his career in the industry, "Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing and Charm School․"