Mak Mahmut Akay

Director

Mak is a London-born film director drawn to authentic and emotive stories told within an idiosyncratic framework. He recently directed a one-hour Formula One TV documentary 'Lap of Legends' for Michelob ULTRA featuring legendary F1 drivers such as Jenson Buttonand Alain Prost, which will air on BBC America. Mak has directed for brands such as David Beckham, Vogue and eBay, as well several spots for Samsung featuring footballer Raheem Sterling, one of which was awarded a Vimeo Staff Pick and longlisted for the 1.4 Award. With an appetite for capturing truthful stories, Mak directed the short documentary ‘We’re Here’ which also received a Vimeo Staff Pick, was featured by Kodak and garnered a 5-star rating from David Reviews.