Directing
Lainya Craig
Lainya is an RTS Award Winning Producer and Assistant Director from Newcastle upon Tyne, England. She has a keen interest in projects showcasing underrepresented and Northern voices.
Known For
Doppelgänger · 2026Doppelgänger
2026
MovieComedyDrama
When ten-year old Josie Johns met her doppelgänger, it kicked off a decade of intense and bitter rivalry. Now an adult, Josie is about to confront her double, settle some scores, and take back control of her identity once and for all.
6ft Deceit6ft Deceit
MovieHorror
Brutally attacked on their anniversary, as two women bury their attacker in the woods, they reminisce on last night’s events.
Sand Dancers · 2025Sand Dancers
2025
MovieDocumentary
Jimmy Simpson, a 25-year-old surfer from South Shields, who lives with dyskinetic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, has discovered surfing. Sand Dancers documents Jimmy’s attempt to compete at the English Adaptive Surfing Championships in Bristol. Set on the wild north-east British coast, his story is one of resilience, community, and the boundless joy of riding waves.
Jammy · 2026Jammy
2026
MovieComedyHorror
Jammy is a horror comedy short film centred around Rosie, a dedicated baker in challenging times as her bakery struggles to stay afloat. One evening, Rosie witnesses a heated argument between a couple. She intervenes and takes the girl away from the scene, however her actions inadvertently put her in danger when the man later turns up her at her shop. In a violent confrontation, the man’s attempt to harm Rosie backfires and she is left to face a difficult moral dilemma.