Mak Akay

Mak is a London-born film director whose style is focused on visual dynamism and a touch of irreverence. Having grown up watching films by his inspirations Spielberg, Kurosawa, Cuaron, his approach cinematically captures the heart of a brand’s script through heightened realism.

He teamed up with The Mill to direct a one-hour Formula One TV documentary ‘Lap of Legends’ for Michelob ULTRA featuring legendary F1 drivers such as Jenson Button, Nigel Mansell and Alain Prost, which aired on BBC America, Roku and AMC. It won 2x Gold and 2x Silver Cannes Lions Awards and is nominated for 2x Emmys.

As well as directing for brands such as Samsung, David Beckham, Vogue and JD Sports, his work has garnered prestigious accolades such as Vimeo Staff Picks, Clio Sports Awards, 1.4 Awards and 5-stars from David Reviews.