Mo Ali – Director

Mo Ali is a British director whose work sits at the intersection of prestige drama and elevated genre. His storytelling combines cinematic scale with emotional truth, delivering character-led drama that is as gripping as it is resonant. Producers value his sharp instinct for tone and pacing, his visual ambition, and his ability to ground complex worlds in authentic human stakes.

Mo’s recent credits include key episodes of Hijack (Apple TV+), starring Idris Elba, and multiple episodes of Sky’s political thriller COBRA: Cyberwar, led by Robert Carlyle. Both series were praised for their taut structure, layered performances, and high-stakes atmosphere. Most recently, he directed the finale episodes of Virdee (BBC One), a bold new crime drama that has already drawn attention for its social urgency and emotionally charged storytelling.

Mo broke out with his debut feature Shank, a dystopian action thriller that opened at #4 in the UK box office, sold widely to international markets, and built a cult following among younger audiences. His second feature, Montana, a London-set crime drama, premiered at the Sitges Film Festival, played internationally, and earned multiple award nominations, cementing his reputation for combining kinetic action with character-driven drama.

Today, Mo is developing original dramas with BAFTA-winning writers and leading UK producers. His focus is on stories of identity, power, and survival—grounded in human drama, told with cinematic ambition, and designed to connect with global audiences.