Mission

Driven by love of meaningful stories & passion for media-tech & the arts, to create inspiring and uplifting, cinematic experiences that enrich all of our lives.

SOME OF MY CREDITS

SHOWREELS

Producer, writer, director, cinematography, VFX supervision compilation show-reel

VFX SHOWREEL

Visual effects supervision, VFX artist, digital matte painting and 3d animation show-reel

ANAMORPHOSIS

WRITTEN, PRODUCED & DIRECTED BY

Indiana Jones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer. An indie supernatural adventure coming soon.

CRYSTAL'S SHADOW

A supernatural ScFi conceived and directed by me. Inspired by The X Files and Close Encounters

PORTUGAL FIGHT FOR FREEDOM

Set during the HUNDRED YEARS WAR of Europe betweek Britan, France, Spain & Portugal. A docudrama that I developed, produced, wrote, directed, shot and edited in English and Portuguese for Portuguese National TV

GHALIA

Co-DIRECTOR of SAUDI ARABIAN TV SERIES IN PROGRESS

Based on the real character called Ghalia, who was an Arabian Boudica An epic 20 part series that I'm currently co-producing and directing in Saudi Arabia

INTRODUCTION

With over 35 years working in media. From advertising, commercials, video games, television & live events to Hollywood blockbusters. I’ve built up a wealth of experience, contacts and skills that I can bring to a project no-matter how big or small. Always ready for a challenge, I’m compelled to keep pushing the envelop. What would life be without the challenge?

As a result a small idea can still be realised in ways most would not think of. That’s how I can help to achieve more that you’d probably expect on even a modest budget.

Although most of my work has been based in Hollywood, UK and Europe, I’ve also consulted for Lord of The Rings famed Weta Digital in New Zealand as well as major Bollywood studios in India and studios in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE.

I also manage through my production & VFX company, MILLWOOD DIGITAL STUDIOS, production teams in the UK, Spain, Portugal and the UAE, with access to multiple locations and studio facilities. My crew members also come with Hollywood blockbuster experience to boot. Able to take on large or small projects. Making your budgets go much further.

 BIOGRAPHY

Director, producer, writer, editor, visual effects supervisor and designer, Ilyas Kaduji has helped to create many major films. He has worked in the entertainment industry for over 35 years and has a wide range of experience in most feature film disciplines. He has worked on blockbuster movies, hit TV series and films, commercials and has been BAFTA nominated multiple times for his contributions to the industry.

After graduating from Manchester, Ilyas began his career as an artist and graphic designer in publishing and advertising. In the mid 80's he entered the gaming industry at Ocean Software, the games legend, during these pioneering year he fine gained valuable experience with breakthrough technologies and worked on many classic titles including Jurassic Park. He also worked as a concept designer and animator quickly gaining a reputation for his multiple talents. Ilyas was headhunted by the Oxfordshire based AudioMotion Studios, launching him into the film and TV industries, where he was able to put his multiple skills to effective use. Achieved an excellent reputation he progressed into visual effects, post-production, writing, directing and producing. He has worked on several major films and TV series over the decades.

Ilyas founded Millwood Digital Studios in the UK, Portugal, Spain and the UAE, as a production servicing company and an independent production company to focus on original content including documentaries, films and series. To put his knowledge and experience to better use in meaningful and wholesome storytelling with an emphasis on morality and family values.

Ilyas still prefers a hands on approach working between the UK and Portugal, developing several new and exciting projects in TV, film, publishing, audiobooks, exhibitions and live events.

In his spare time he enjoys visiting classes, teaching children many of arts and crafts used in the film industry, hoping to inspire the next generation of storytellers.