George Miller

George Miller, an Australian filmmaker, is popularly known for the creation and direction of every film in the "Mad Max" franchise. His diverse resume includes winning an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature for "Happy Feet" and directing the acclaimed "Mad Max: Fury Road," a film that bagged six Academy Awards. Apart from creating compelling narratives on screen, Miller showcased his entrepreneurial skills by co-founding Kennedy Miller Mitchell, a production house. His journey to filmmaking is a fascinating one, having initially trained in medicine and worked as a physician.

Miller's storytelling prowess is not limited to action and animated films. He was involved in the production of "Babe," a film that earned seven Academy Award nominations, and its sequel "Babe: Pig in the City," which was named the Best film of 1998 by critic Gene Siskel. His recent ventures include directing "Three Thousand Years of Longing," which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, and the much-anticipated film "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." Miller’s influence in the entertainment industry also extends to video games, with a feature in "Death Stranding 2: On the Beach" set for a 2025 release.

Miller's contributions to the film industry have been widely recognized. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 1996, received an honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of New South Wales in 1999, and was inducted into the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame in 2018. In addition to these honors, he has received the Order of the Arts and Letters from the French government. His dedication to the art of filmmaking led him to serve as the president of the jury for the Palme d'Or at the 69th Cannes Film Festival. These varied experiences and achievements underline Miller's expertise in filmmaking, making him a compelling figure in the cinematic world.