Aisha Lama

By lucy

Aisha is a poet, writer, facilitator and the founder of Write Yourself Well; a business aiming to provide accessible online and in person creative writing spaces; workshops and products that all focus on writing for wellbeing. She has facilitated workshops for Tees Women Poets; Crossing the Tees Festival; MVDA; Open Door Arts and performed for …

John Kennedy

By lucy

John is a filmmaker, photographer and writer living in Middlesbrough. He loves travelling, television, and best of all when the lights go down in a cinema!

Maryam Ali

By lucy

Maryam is a mixed race actor, theatre maker and facilitator based in Teesside. She trained at Manchester School of Theatre, gaining a BA (Hons) in Acting in 2018. She then worked in primary education, qualifying as an SEN teacher in 2021.  Maryam recently returned to the arts and has been gaining experience in multiple disciplines. …

Andy Winward

By lucy

Andy is a 34 year old filmmaker. He has been making short films since 2011, on a self taught level until returning to education in 2021, where he studied BA (Hons) Film and Television Production at Teesside University. He graduated in 2024 with First Class Honours. Andy has worked on external projects for Autism Matters …

Mia Brannigan

By lucy

Mia Brannigan is a camera operator, camera assistant and runner based in Teesside. After beginning as a runner for a local production company, Smoggie Productions, she has developed her skills and has recently taken on the position of DOP for their latest feature film. Mia has also recently assisted as a camera trainee for just …

Lucy Olivia

By lucy

Lucy Olivia graduated from The Northern School of Art with a BA(Hons) in Acting for Stage and Screen in June 2023. During her time there she took part in a range of projects such as Woyzeck and The Duchess of Malfi, as well as writing her own solo show which was performed at Stockton ARC. …