Abi Weaver

I am a director, actor and writer, recently graduated from BA Drama and Theatre Arts at Goldsmiths (University of London). My heritage is in East London and I have always been inspired by stories of relatives growing up in the East End. I believe that the East End is an important part of London’s history and this history should be made accessible. In June i will be directing my own adaptation of Kafka’s novel The Trial. In July i will be acting in my first feature film in Rome. I create photography projects and regularly collaborate with photographers

Daniele Rugo

I am a filmmaker and writer. After studying film in Italy, I’ve moved to the UK and completed a PhD. I have been immersing myself into the history of East London – migration, hospitality, conflicts – since I’ve moved there 6 years ago. I’ve shot my last short film – As if Alive, screened in US, UK, Italy and India – between Hoxton and Wapping.
I’ve cut my teeth professionally as a cameraman and technician in the media industry for more than seven years. Since 2003 my videos have been exhibited in London, Venice, New York, Melbourne, Istanbul, Valencia, Bologna, Tangier. At the moment I am writing two long features: Ducy – a noir story in black and white – and Milly’s Wolftail, a bi-sexual love triangle.