Michael Miller Director of Battalion Interview
Australian sci-fi action flick Battalion was released by Uncork’d Entertainment and High Octane Pictures this January, which I reviewed recently for Popgeeks here. This action drama from Michael Miller director of Battalion, takes a unique perspective on the worldwide alien invasion trope, so I decided to interview the writer-director on how he brought his vision to the screen. AP: What inspired you to take on the role of writer and director for such an ambitious production like Battalion? Michael Miller: I always think big when I’m coming up with an idea for a movie, honestly I can’t really do it any other way. The challenge for me is to figure out how to use the tools we have to realise that vision, or if we don’t have the tools, to find them, or make them. So for me really the inspiration is already there – I just have to figure out how to make it real. AP: Do you identify more as a writer or director? Is one more challenging