Will Cohen is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and visual effects authority, distinguished by his status as one of the five founding proprietors of Milk, a prestigious Academy and BAFTA award-winning visual effects firm headquartered in London.
As the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Producer of Milk, he has exercised significant influence in the company's rapid expansion and remarkable success since its inception in 2013.
Will's illustrious career has been marked by his intricate involvement in the conception of numerous intricate sequences for high-end television productions and feature films, garnering widespread recognition and accolades for his remarkable work.
Notably, Milk's team took home the esteemed Emmy award for their exceptional contributions to the BBC/Hartswood collaboration on the acclaimed series Sherlock, while also receiving three prestigious BAFTA Television Craft awards for their work on the BBC's Doctor Who, in both 2014 and 2015, as well as Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell in 2016.
Furthermore, Sara Bennett, co-founder of Milk, achieved a remarkable feat by winning the coveted Oscar award for best visual effects in 2016, courtesy of her outstanding work on Alex Garland's feature film Ex-Machina.
Milk's extensive filmography boasts a diverse range of feature films, including the critically acclaimed "Adrift", "Annihilation", and "Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them". The list of notable credits continues with "Kingsman: The Golden Circle", "Ben Wheatley's Free Fire" and "High-Rise", which showcases the versatility of Milk's work in the film industry. Additionally, Milk has lent their voice to notable films such as "Everest", "The Martian", and "Hercules", further solidifying their reputation as a talented and in-demand voice actor.
Will's professional journey prior to co-founding Milk was marked by his tenure as Managing Director of Mill Film and TV, a position he held for five illustrious years. During this period, he played a pivotal role in establishing and leading the Mill Film and TV team, which went on to achieve remarkable success, garnering a plethora of prestigious awards and accolades. Specifically, in 2009, the team earned a BAFTA and VES Award for their outstanding work on high-profile TV dramas, including the critically acclaimed series "Doctor Who". Building on this momentum, in 2011, the team secured a BAFTA Award for their exceptional contributions to another highly acclaimed series, "Merlin".
Will's extensive industry involvement encompasses a notable level of commitment and dedication, as he has taken on the esteemed role of an elected board member of the UK Screen Association, a prestigious organization that represents the interests of the UK's screen-based industries. Additionally, he is a member of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA),a world-renowned institution that celebrates and promotes excellence in film, television, and games. Furthermore, his professional affiliations extend to the Visual Effects Society (VES),a global organization that aims to advance the art and science of visual effects, and the Creative Skillset Council, a UK-based body that works to develop and maintain a skilled workforce in the creative industries.
