“Man I think if I could, I would love to be on the set of Alien…

All the practical effects, the analogue futurism and obviously the actual alien itself…

I think that's one of my favourite films. I could comfortably watch it twice in a row. ”

“I was trying to be bold, fast, assertive with my work, instead of traits that came naturally to me, like being considerate, caring, colourful and fun. I think my uniqueness now is what people come to me for. They see that passion and authenticity in my work.“

Film reaches so many people. You have a real chance to change someone’s view, perspective or day. To be a part of that, I think, is a bit of magic..

“I wouldn't change anything, because I'm the sum total now of everything that I've ever been up to this point - the good experiences, and the bad.”

“Sometimes I ask myself - “do I belong here?” but I do…

Your race, your gender, your sexuality, having disabilities: I feel like those things shouldn't stop you from thriving.

This industry is for everyone.”

“I would say that the initial draw for me was as much about the lifestyle as it is the kind of the actual craft … drawn to it from the point of view of being able to have a career that allowed me to do all the exciting things that I saw on TV.”

“I got a gig where a production manager told me “you can get on this job, but you have to stop this DOP using any kit other than what is on this list! He's going to charge me for every slider he gets out!’
I decided I'd help him set up the slider. It wasn’t my job to stop the DOP using the gear he needed.

We just got on like a house on fire.”

James: Resilience is courageous restraint. Having the balls to pull back you know - in the heat of the moment and just have a cigarette or something.

Miles: [surprised, starts laughing]

“When I had my interview, I told the line producer straight away that if they are looking for someone with 20 years of experience, that’s not me, but if they are in need of someone who is curious and passionate about the show, then I will figure out whatever is necessary to make things happen. “