Editing
Milan Cools is a Belgian videographer and editor, best known for collaborating with YouTuber and internet personality Average Rob. After completing his secondary education in Drama at the H. Pius X-Instituut in Antwerp, he pursued Film, TV, and Video studies at NARAFI in Brussels (2014–2018). He later specialized in Visual Effects at Middlesex University in London. During his studies, Milan gained experience in multi-camera productions for live concerts, festivals, and sports events, working on projects for bands like Bastille and events like Tomorrowland. In 2021, he joined Average Rob and his brother Arno the Kid, filming and editing YouTube videos focused on extreme sports and Belgian culture. His work has earned multiple awards, including Best Videographer at De Jamies 2022 and Best Online Video of the Year in 2024 for The Day I Became an IRONMAN. In 2023, their web series also won the Online Video Series award at Kastaars!.

Two brothers. One unforgiving desert. No way back. In The Toughest Footrace on Earth, Average Rob and Arno The Kid enter the Moroccan desert for the Marathon Des Sables Legendary — an impulsive decision that turns into a relentless battle against the heat, injuries and themselves. What follows is a physical and mental ordeal without filters or excuses. After six months of intensive preparation, Rob & Arno are at the start of a nearly impossible adventure: a gruelling 250-kilometre walk through the scorching Sahara desert, braving sandstorms, unbearable heat and complete exhaustion. From the first training to the last step across the finish line, you get an unfiltered view of the brothers' unparalleled journey. Along the way, they meet inspiring individuals, all of whom, based on their own personal motivation, take on the battle with themselves on the hottest stage in the world.

Two brothers. One unforgiving desert. No way back. In The Toughest Footrace on Earth, Average Rob and Arno The Kid enter the Moroccan desert for the Marathon Des Sables Legendary — an impulsive decision that turns into a relentless battle against the heat, injuries and themselves. What follows is a physical and mental ordeal without filters or excuses. After six months of intensive preparation, Rob & Arno are at the start of a nearly impossible adventure: a gruelling 250-kilometre walk through the scorching Sahara desert, braving sandstorms, unbearable heat and complete exhaustion. From the first training to the last step across the finish line, you get an unfiltered view of the brothers' unparalleled journey. Along the way, they meet inspiring individuals, all of whom, based on their own personal motivation, take on the battle with themselves on the hottest stage in the world.

Two brothers. One unforgiving desert. No way back. In The Toughest Footrace on Earth, Average Rob and Arno The Kid enter the Moroccan desert for the Marathon Des Sables Legendary — an impulsive decision that turns into a relentless battle against the heat, injuries and themselves. What follows is a physical and mental ordeal without filters or excuses. After six months of intensive preparation, Rob & Arno are at the start of a nearly impossible adventure: a gruelling 250-kilometre walk through the scorching Sahara desert, braving sandstorms, unbearable heat and complete exhaustion. From the first training to the last step across the finish line, you get an unfiltered view of the brothers' unparalleled journey. Along the way, they meet inspiring individuals, all of whom, based on their own personal motivation, take on the battle with themselves on the hottest stage in the world.

Short film by Milan Cools, about being a fighter, and reminding oneself of the hurdles we have overcome to be where we are.

Short film by Milan Cools, about being a fighter, and reminding oneself of the hurdles we have overcome to be where we are.

Short film by Milan Cools, about being a fighter, and reminding oneself of the hurdles we have overcome to be where we are.

Short film by Milan Cools, about being a fighter, and reminding oneself of the hurdles we have overcome to be where we are.

"On the 29th of May 2020, my friend Miguel and I decided to go for an impulsive shoot. I came up with some shot ideas and wrote a small poem, which was then translated to Portuguese by my buddy Miguel Ribeiro, who is also the actor in this video. I felt the need to say something about the current situation we're in, and I'm very happy with the way we did that." (Milan Cools)

"On the 29th of May 2020, my friend Miguel and I decided to go for an impulsive shoot. I came up with some shot ideas and wrote a small poem, which was then translated to Portuguese by my buddy Miguel Ribeiro, who is also the actor in this video. I felt the need to say something about the current situation we're in, and I'm very happy with the way we did that." (Milan Cools)

"On the 29th of May 2020, my friend Miguel and I decided to go for an impulsive shoot. I came up with some shot ideas and wrote a small poem, which was then translated to Portuguese by my buddy Miguel Ribeiro, who is also the actor in this video. I felt the need to say something about the current situation we're in, and I'm very happy with the way we did that." (Milan Cools)