
Lainya Craig
Directing
Biography
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

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.
Doppelgänger

Sand Dancers" is an inspiring 2025 documentary by Red Stamp Productions following Jimmy Simpson, a quadriplegic with cerebral palsy from South Shields, on his journey to become an adaptive surfer. The film showcases his training, community support, and triumph at the UK Adaptive Surfing Championships, highlighting inclusivity in sports
Sand Dancers
Years of coercive control and abuse at the hands of her husband have left Leigh seeking solace in raising her son, motherhood defines her as she cuts off those around her.
Leigh (Mam Anthology)

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.
Jammy

Brutally attacked on their anniversary, as two women bury their attacker in the woods, they reminisce on last night’s events.