Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jerome K. Miller. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Jerome K., thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love to hear the backstory behind a risk you’ve taken – whether big or small, walk us through what it was like and how it ultimately turned out.
A story on a risk that I taken. Well, if I’m being transparent. The entirety of my life has been about taking risks. However, I’ll share the story of a recent risk that I have taken.
In the year 2024-2025, while trying to save the adequate amount of money needed to be able to fully support myself and living in a quote in quote expensive city such as NYC, I tried for a year to save money to be able to move back to this city, my dream city. The intention was to pursue my dream of being a filmmaker, writer, and film producer. However, the goal couldn’t be accomplished. So, after months of pushing back the date to when I was going to return to this city, my dream city, I decided to not wait any longer. I decided to take a risk and just go for it. My progression as a writer and filmmaker was highly elevating, I just needed to get back to my dream city to really execute. So, towards the end of 2025, with less than $1,000 and a stable place to stay, I decided to pack my belongings, get on a flight, and take the risk of moving back to my dream city of New York to fully pursue my dream of making it big as a filmmaker, writer, film producer, and actor. Without second thought, I took and executed the risk.
Jerome K., before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
Sure, absolutely. I’m Jerome K. Miller! I’m based in NYC. I’m a film producer, writer, filmmaker, & actor. How did I go into the industry/craft? Honestly, the industry & the craft found me. However, one of my life purposes was also to do storytelling, as based on my upbringing & background, I felt that I had stories to tell, based on what I had seen at such a young age. In the environment where I grew up, it wasn’t receptive to expressing yourself & being vulnerable. So, writing was an outlet for me. Nevertheless, I said to myself that I would make storytelling my career once I became established & financially secure. Now, back to my earlier statement, where I said the craft found me. In 2019, a friend of mine asked me to act in his short film. This was my first experience & opportunity with being in front of a camera and acting. While acting, I felt free, at peace, joyful, like a child on a playground playing, & essentially, at home. Up until this moment in my life, I had never experienced such a feeling. Yet, I didn’t take the craft seriously, as I just played my role and continued with life as a college student. In 2020, the same friend asked me to act in his next short film & this time I had a bigger role. In this role, I was one of the leading actors of the project & I had to make myself cry on the spot. During the set, while filming this project, the same feeling of being free, at peace, etc.. was experienced again to the point where I took a picture of myself while on set, created a post on IG, & said that after college, I might consider acting. The post generated positive traction & feedback. On set, I made myself cry on the spot, I naturally did a one-take filming of my parts, & at the red carpet premiere, the crowd laughed at my part & that was a highlight moment. That was a moment, within the craft of acting & film, that I should have taken seriously. However, I didn’t!
In 2022, this is when the full circle moment finally came and left its mark. My best friend from my hometown & I were driving through downtown Atlanta, he was in the passenger seat, & there were film trucks outside as they were filming a movie. Randomly, he said, “I can see you acting”. I looked at him, & said really? Because that was legit random & came out of nowhere, as we weren’t talking about anything relating to acting or film. In response, he said, yes. I said hmm, well, I always wanted to produce & direct my own movies (do storytelling) & he said well, you have to start somewhere. Yet it still didn’t hit me. The next day, when I awoke, the first thing on my mind was that very moment & God spoke to me, and I heard his voice say “acting”. Listening to my discernment & his voice, I said ahh ha, that’s it. God, you want me to act & ever since that full circle moment, I haven’t looked back. Ultimately, that is the story of how I got into my craft & the industry of acting & film.
The type of services that I provide: producing, directing, writing/storytelling, talent development, & artistic direction. The type of creative works that I provide are short films, documentaries, episodic content, & feature films.
The problems that I solve for my clients & what sets me apart from others; I go to them first & I ask them for their perspective on what they think is missing or what is needed based on the industry that I am in. I create a rapport with my clients, I get to know them on a personal level & I am personable with them. The objective is to showcase that I am relatable & that I am not able to do what I do as a creator & artist without them. Essentially, I can perceive what is needed based on what I do & I always think 15-20 steps ahead. I am not in my craft for the fame, the money, or the status. The intention of why I am in my craft is because it’s my purpose. That is what sets me apart from others.
Today, I am most proud of the work that I have created (reels, short films, vlogs, featured articles) & how they have been an inspiration to the audience & viewers throughout the entire globe.
What I want potential clients/followers/fans to know about me/my brand/my work, is that my only intention is to inspire & leave behind a mark that inspires others to do the same, long after I’m gone.
What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?
Create a system where people don’t have to experience struggling as an artist while pursuing their dreams/goals of becoming a creator and artist. There should be no reason why, if someone is a musician, rapper, actor, actress, photographer, painter, cinematographer, etc.. they should have to work 2-4 jobs, become in debt, sometimes be homeless, have 3-5 roommates, spend their last on equipment or something for a project or photoshoot, only to make their dreams come into fruition. Why should someone have to struggle & struggle relentlessly to become a creator/artist? A lot of times, when one struggles to pursue their dreams, it may become so arduous to the point where the struggle may lead them to drugs, alcohol, depression, doubt, anxiety, or becoming restless, etc.. which can lead them to give up and eradicate their dream.
Does it take time? Yes, 100%. I’ll never tell anyone to rush the process of their journey towards becoming an artist and creator.
Should one experience the trials and tribulations that come with pursuing one’s goal(s)? Absolutely, because one must put in the work, effort, blood, sweat, & tears to achieve a goal(s).
However, there should be systems from a financial, economic, mental, & collaborative perspective in place that can better support artists & creatives.
What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?
On your journey, the higher that you elevate, level up, or even become a better/mature person, not everybody can go. The people that you start with are not the people that you are going to end with. Honestly, this is sad, yet it’s 100% true. This is a lesson that I have heard the entirety of my life; however, it didn’t resonate until recently. I guess, because now, I don’t have everyone who I started with, shared goals to accomplish with, etc.. I can attest to this quote being a part of my life.
Am I perfect? No.
Has my delivery towards people been perceived as abrasive? Maybe, I’m not sure.
However, one thing any person who has been a part of my life, or who I have crossed paths with, or have engaged in dialogue with, can say is that; I have never mistreated anyone, done things out of character, talked behind their back, was disloyal, didn’t communicate, didn’t support them, or want the best for them, or pushed them to be the best version of themselves. I’m as solid and genuine as they come. In life, all I ever want is the best for myself & for anyone whose path I cross & is in my life. Yet, the feelings aren’t reciprocated from everyone & it’s typically from those who are in your circle (closest to you).
A wise young man by the name of Angelo recently told me, “The smaller the circle, the better the people.”
This, my friends, is a lesson that I have had to learn, yet I appreciate life for teaching me this.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @jeromekmiller
- Twitter: https://x.com/blinkofaneyeww
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@blinkofaneyeworldwide
- Other: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blinkofaneyeworldwide
Image Credits
Brittany Jones.