Meet the 2024 US Breakthroughs
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Andrew Miller MBE
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Transforming perceptions throughout his 35 year career in the creative industries, Andrew is recognised as one of the UK’s most influential disability advocates with extensive experience of the arts, film and tv sectors.
Starting out in broadcasting, Andrew belongs to the first generation of disabled presenters on British television and went on to produce and direct BAFTA nominated tv arts documentaries. Later becoming the first wheelchair-user to run a major arts venue, he also established the role of UK Government Disability Champion for Culture, he co-founded the UK Disability Arts Alliance #WeShallNotBeRemoved and was founding chair of the influential BFI Disability Screen Advisory Group. Previous board positions have included The Arts Council of Wales, The Space and Welsh National Opera.
Today Andrew works with leading cultural brands to improve access and to create new opportunities for disabled people. His current portfolio of roles includes: UK Arts Access Champion supporting the delivery of All In – the national arts access scheme for disabled audiences; he is a member of the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority co-creation council and the Museums Strategic Disability Network; he is Creative Director of Trinity College Oxford, a National Council member of Arts Council England and is a trustee of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
At BAFTA Andrew chairs the Young BAFTA Advisory Group.