Eric M. Miller

Eric M. Miller (born June 23, 1981) is an American businessman, animation studio executive and executive producer. As a businessman, he is the CEO of Eric Miller Animation Studios[1] an animation company he founded in July 2014.[2]

Eric M. Miller
Eric Miller at the 27th Producers Guild Awards Jan. 23, 2016
Born
Eric Michael Miller

(1981-06-23) June 23, 1981
Canton, Ohio, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
EducationPerry High School
Alma materUniversity of Toledo
OccupationCEO of Eric Miller Animation Studios, Animation Producer
Years active2007–present
EmployerDreamWorks Animation (2007-2014)
Eric Miller Animation Studios (2014-present)
Notable work
Monsters vs. Aliens, Kung Fu Panda 2
Spouse(s)Karen Rhodes (2012—present)
ChildrenKelton, Ayla

Early life

Miller was born in Canton, Ohio.[3] He had an interest in art from a very early age, and began taking private art lessons.[4] Miller also had a great interest in the business world, and wanted to find a way to combine his passions into a career. He was also very inspired by Walt Disney and all that he was able to do with his business. Sometime around 1998 Miller decided he wanted to start his own animation studio, and setoff on making his dream become a reality.

He attended Perry High School, graduating in 2000.[5] While attending Perry High School Miller was involved in Key Club, S.A.D.D, and Student Council. He was elected vice-president of his graduating class, and earned the rank of Eagle in the Boy Scouts of America.[6] He received his BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, and minors in Film & Video, and Communication from The University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio in 2005. While attending college Miller studied computer animation, film, and business.

Career

In 2007, Miller started his career in the film industry working for DreamWorks Studios where he was a production assistant. Within the year he transferred over to DreamWorks Animation as a production coordinator on the movie "Monsters vs. Aliens"[7] which started his almost 7-year career at the studio.[8]

Miller is founder and CEO at Eric Miller Animation Studios, an American animation, visual effects, design, and technology company. Eric Miller Animation Studios produces CG character animation, motion design and visual effects for feature films, television, game cinematics and trailers, large format films, commercials and integrated media, and best known for their commercial work for Toys"R"Us. Eric Miller Animation studios along with Daniel Hashimoto (creator of the Action Movie Kid YouTube series) created the VFX for the Toys"R"Us ad campaign "C'mon Let's Play", and "Toys"R"Us 2014 Holiday Campaign".[9][10][11] Nielsen named one of the Toys"R"Us Ads #4 on The Most Memorable holiday retail ad list in November 2014.[12]

Personal life

Miller lives in Granada Hills, California with his wife Karen Rhodes whom he married in September 2012.[13] They have a son, Kelton, and a daughter Ayla.[14]

Filmography

Production Management
Year Title Role Notes
2009"Monsters vs. Aliens"Global Production CoordinatorAnimated Feature Film
2010"Kung Fu Panda Holiday"Animation Production CoordinatorAnimated Short
2011"Kung Fu Panda 2"Animation Production CoordinatorAnimated Feature Film
2011"Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters"Animation Production CoordinatorAnimated Short
2011"Gift of the Night Fury"Cross-site Production CoordinatorAnimated Short
2012"Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted"Cross-site Production CoordinatorAnimated Feature Film
2014"Almost Home"Modeling & Surfacing Production SupervisorAnimated Short
2015"Home"Modeling & Surfacing Production SupervisorAnimated Feature Film

References
  1. "Eric Miller Animation Studios About; Animation, Design, VFX". www.milleranimation.com. Retrieved 2014-12-17.
  2. "Perry grad, animator sets out on own". www.cantonrep.com. Retrieved 2014-12-17.
  3. "Bold Face - Dream job at DreamWorks for Perry grad". www.cantonrep.com. Retrieved 2014-12-17.
  4. "A Boy and His Dream". www.blog.milleranimation.com. Retrieved 2015-09-01.
  5. "Years at Perry". www.eric.emmiller.com/PHS.html. Retrieved 2015-09-01.
  6. "Bold Face - Dream job at DreamWorks for Perry grad". www.cantonrep.com. Retrieved 2014-12-17.
  7. "IMDB - Eric Michael Miller". www.IMDB.com. Retrieved 2015-09-01.
  8. "Bold Face - Dream job at DreamWorks for Perry grad". www.cantonrep.com. Retrieved 2014-12-17.
  9. "Creating Our Animation Website & Demo Reel". www.blog.milleranimation.com. Retrieved 2015-02-17.
  10. "Toys'R'Us 2014: Behind the Scenes with Action Movie Kid & The Escape Pod". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  11. "The 'Action Movie Kid' Dives Into A Toys R Us Ad Campaign". www.tubefilter.com. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  12. "The Most Memorable Holiday Ad Plays on Sentimentality". www.adage.com. Retrieved 2015-02-17.
  13. "Karen Rhodes & Eric Miller". www.kareneric.com. Retrieved 2015-09-01.
  14. "M&M". www.kareneric.com. Retrieved 2015-09-01.
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