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Misko Iho

Misko Iho is a Finnish-American commercial director working with Wild Gift Content (US) and Rattling Stick (UK), recognized for seamlessly integrating visual effects, hybrid animation, and emotionally resonant storytelling.

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Production company & representation
Rattling Stick
Production company · US, UK · verified Jul 2026
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Recent press & creds
Grand Prix (for Lidl "The Cell")
Finnish Commercial Film Awards · 2018 · award
Audience Award (for Chisu)
Muuvi Awards (IFPI Finland) · 2010 · award
Director of the Year (for Lidl "The Cell")
Finnish Commercial Film Awards · 2018 · award
Selected clients
DisneyFlonaseLidlChisuNintendoAlton TowersMarvelLucasfilmDarude

Bio & background

Misko Iho is a Finnish-American commercial director working with Wild Gift Content (US) and Rattling Stick (UK), recognized for seamlessly integrating visual effects, hybrid animation, and emotionally resonant storytelling. His career began in the early 1990s as a graphic artist with the demo group Future Crew and as a designer for Epic MegaGames. From 1997 to 2001, he worked as a VFX artist on commercials and music videos, including Darude's "Sandstorm" and Bomfunk MC's "Freestyler." Transitioning to directing in 2001, Misko won multiple awards for his Finnish music video work before expanding internationally. His 2010 short film The Patient earned Best Direction at Super Shorts International Film Festival. In 2015, he relocated to Los Angeles and began a prolific collaboration with Disney, directing campaigns for Playmation (with ILM and The Embassy VFX), Shanghai Disney's 10th Anniversary, and Mickey's Toontown (with Walt Disney Animation Studios, lead animator Eric Goldberg, and Oscar-nominated DP Bojan Bazelli). His 2018 Lidl campaign "The Cell" won both Director of the Year and the Grand Prix at the Finnish Commercial Film Awards. He has directed VFX-driven work for Flonase, Nintendo (with Goodby Silverstein & Partners), ZipRecruiter, Alton Towers, Interstate Batteries, and Consumer Reports, demonstrating expertise in CGI character integration and hybrid production workflows.

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Awards
  • Grand Prix (for Lidl "The Cell")
    Finnish Commercial Film Awards · 2018
  • Audience Award (for Chisu)
    Muuvi Awards (IFPI Finland) · 2010
  • Director of the Year (for Lidl "The Cell")
Finnish Commercial Film Awards · 2018
  • Honorable Mention (for J. Karjalainen)
    Oulu Music Video Festival · 2013
  • Music Video of the Year (for Chisu "Sabotage")
    Emma Awards (Finnish Grammys) · 2012
  • Honorable Mention (for Chisu)
    Oulu Music Video Festival · 2012
  • Best Short Film (for The Patient)
    Byron Bay International Film Festival, Australia · 2011
  • Best International Actor - Jani Volanen (for The Patient)
    Cinefiesta, Puerto Rico · 2011
  • Honorable Mention (for Haloo Helsinki!)
    Oulu Music Video Festival · 2011
  • Music Video of the Year (for Chisu)
    Muuvi Awards (IFPI Finland) · 2010
  • Best Direction (for The Patient)
    Super Shorts International Film Festival, UK · 2010
  • Press
    • Misko Iho Mixes Disney Characters with Live Action All the Way to Toontown
      Digital Media World · 2024
    • Mickey and Gang Visit Disneyland's Toontown in New Hybrid Animated Spot
      Animation Magazine · 2024
    • Wild Gift Signs Directors Finns Pete Riski and Misko Iho
      Little Black Book · 2023
    • Disney's Playmation Reveal Features Iron Man & Star Wars Action
      Little Black Book · 2015
    • Misko Iho Signs to Interrogate
      Little Black Book · 2013
    • Seasonal Allergies Turn Scary in Hilariously Terrifying Ads by Flonase
      Little Black Book