Giles has more than twenty years of experience in film and television, directing music videos, commercials, TV programmes and feature-length movies. Originally trained as a sculptor, Giles spent a number of years working in the music business, playing in bands, working on tours and finally making videos and documentaries for various musicians. At the same time he started making commercials and TV shows, while also building up a catalogue of short films.
Giles lives in London and, when not making films, he plays the piano, badly.