AJ LAYLA ︱ WRITER-DIRECTOR

AJ Layla is an emerging filmmaker and writer from East London who has a strong focus on themes of transformation and overcoming, particularly through the lens of marginalised communities.

During their BA in English Literature and Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia, they became a published writer in poetry anthologies and zines. Falling in love with scriptwriting, they went on to complete an MA in Directing for Screen and Stage at the University of East London.

At their time there, they wrote, directed, produced, edited, and sound designed multiple short films and plays, including their debut experimental documentary We Exist Triply (2024).

Recently graduated, AJ hopes to continue pursuing bold, creative and political art whether that be through the medium of film or writing.

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