Following the success of his 2016 documentary ‘Ciph’ highlighting the career of New York mainstay, DJ Cipha Sounds, 22-year-old filmmaker and director Nathan Miller releases his latest film LDN, taking his subject matter back to his roots in the U.K.
Who is Nathan Miller and how did you get into documentary making?
I’m 22 years old, studied media in college back in 2012. I always had a passion for film and I left college, took up money to get a camera, shot a couple dead music videos. I did a documentary called ‘Prologue’ which was my first piece, then I went to New York and shot a piece called ‘Fife’ with DJ Cipha Sounds from Roc Nation. When I returned, the people at SB[TV] had reached to me saying “you should do a theme of London.”
What impact do you want the documentary to have on UK/worldwide music fans?
I think for me, I hope it’s gonna do well. I want people to appreciate where we are as a culture and be inspired to do great things. I’d like to shine a light on some people, I’d really like for people like Reekz, the original Squeeze, SNE, Kojey to shine.
Any advice for upcoming and aspiring documentary makers and videographers?
I’d say find a subject or something you’re passionate about, save up your money, get a camera and just make it happen. Don’t wait for people to give you the green light, be active and be prepared to make mistakes and learn from those mistakes and it will all work out if you stay persistent.
Transcribed by: Dwayne Bickersteth – @Its_Rants
