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Director Milo Blake signs for PRETTYBIRD UK
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Based in London, Blake's filmmaking is deeply influenced by the city's energy, diversity, and the people whose stories surround him.
PRETTYBIRD welcome award-winning filmmaker Milo Blake to its UK roster.
Blake is a British filmmaker, based in London, whose style and fascination with stories have been shaped by the cultural resonance of the city and the people within it. His eye for a set piece developed early, as whole worlds and universes built from his toys regularly took over the rooms of his childhood home. Inspired by the eclectic films in his parents’ DVD collection, that curiosity soon found a more permanent medium in filmmaking, sowing the seeds of a lifelong passion for film
Coming up, he made his name in the UK's alternative music scene through collaborations with artists such as Obongjayar, Rachel Chinouriri, Lava La Rue, Big Piig, Louis Culture and Lord Apex. His music video work has been screened and gained recognition at SXSW Festival, Oscar Qualifying Film Festivals like New Orleans and Rhode Island as well as the renowned UKMVA’s. His video for Oscar Jerome in 2025 won him a Vimeo Staff Pick. His hybrid feature concert film, All the Way From the Sun, for Loyle Carner documented Loyle's epic inaugural show at the Royal Albert Hall for his acclaimed album, Hugo.
In 2025, his film The Empty Seat for the Paralympics won a Clio for Social Good, Gold in the YDA commercial category, Best New Director at the Young Arrows, and received Silver and Bronze awards at Ciclope. Recent films include History is Calling for Puy du Fou España and Our House is Not a Home for the Homelessness charity Shelter, which garnered a Wood Pencil at D&AD and a Silver at the British Arrows in 2026. Both are available to watch here.
Mayling Wong, Executive Producer, PBUK: “Having worked with Milo for several years at Spindle, it’s been incredibly rewarding to watch his evolution as a filmmaker and to play a small part in supporting that journey. What has always stood out about Milo’s work is his ability to bring a distinct creative perspective while connecting with audiences through authentic storytelling. We’re thrilled to welcome him to the PRETTYBIRD family and excited to continue building on that momentum together, creating work that resonates and leaves a lasting impression.”
Blake added: “PRETTYBIRD is a company that I have admired for years for creating culture facing, globally respected and highly creative work. The ambition of the team and the support I am getting makes me think that there is no better place for me to continue to create work in my voice at scale that pushes forward the possibilities of the craft and impact of commercials or music videos."
Blake's work sees emotionally visceral imagery blended with powerful performances and technically savvy, which leave a totally enduring atmosphere after viewing. His instinctual understanding of character and nuance, coupled with his command of cinematic execution create films which seek to explore and understand the human condition.
