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. Then falling in love with scriptwriting, they went on to complete an MA in Directing for Screen and Stage, where they were involved in directing, writing and sound designing various for short films and stage plays.

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