He graduated from the Northern Film School in 2013 with a first in directing and further experience in casting, SFX makeup, producing and assistant directing. He has gone on to work as a freelancer worldwide for corporate work commissioned by the National Youth Theatre, EF Schools, Operation Groundswell and All Hands Volunteers in Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Latin America, Canada and Europe. Mikel returned from working as a translator and project leader for NGOs with developing communities in Asia and Latin America in 2015 to continue his work in the UK film industry.