Chloe Meredith

Chloe Meredith

IG: @CCS_Visuals

My name is Chloe Meredith, and I am the CEO of Creative Cuts Studios. A media production company specialises in high-quality video, photography, and digital content that captivates audiences and elevates brands. Whether you're launching a product, promoting an event, or telling your unique story, we combine creativity with cutting-edge technology to deliver content that connects. From concept to final cut, our team is passionate about producing media that not only looks great but also makes an impact. In turn, we hope to get the opportunity to bring our exceptional films to life. Being a passionate team of creatives and with a relentless commitment to quality, we want to produce films that captivate, inspire, and entertain. Whatever the genre, Creative Cuts Studios wants to showcase powerful storytelling with stunning visuals and emotional depth. Let us create masterpieces that resonate with audiences worldwide.

Photo of Chloe Meredith by Vasile Burla

Amelia Curran

Amelia Curran

IG: @ameliadoesmedia

I am a freelance creative, focusing on media and marketing and I am also on a mission to start up my own sensory friendly clothing business. I am looking to create garments that are inclusive to all and that meet the needs of people with sensory issues. It is estimated that between 5% and 16.5% of the general population have symptoms associated with sensory integration difficulties and these estimates are higher for people with autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). 

Photo of Amelia Curran by Jakub Rokita

Tamara Nkrumah

Tamara Nkrumah

IG: @ob.vious.lyyy

My practice centres on creating playful, surreal, and imaginative artwork and experiences that inspire people—especially children—to reconnect with their innate creativity. I believe that creativity is a vital part of personal expression, joy, and growth, and I aim to create spaces where curiosity is encouraged, rules are reimagined, and the unexpected is celebrated. 

Photo of Tamara Nkrumah by Vasile Burla

Tiarnan Doherty

Tiarnan Doherty Act UP Drama Club

IG: @tiarnandoherty_

IG: @actupdramaclub

Tiarnan is a professionally trained actor and workshop facilitator from Luton. He studied at East 15 Acting School and the Identity School of Acting, before honing his facilitation skills at London's famous Roundhouse. He is the Co-Founder of Act UP Drama Club, established September 2023 in east London. Act UP was founded on the principles of creativity, community, and connection - all things which Tiarnan values. He is working on bringing the club to Luton, so that people here can also embrace the fun and Act UP!

Photo of Tiarnan Doherty by Vasile Burla

Kevon Anokwawe

Kevon Anokwawe OctoArtstuff

octoartstuff.com 

IG: @octoartstuff

I'm an illustrator and animator who crafts dreamlike visuals that highlight shadows, patterns and symbolism. I’m also the creator of The Book of Naro, an urban fantasy webcomic that explores magic and self-concept.

My work reflects a deeply personal journey. Through art, I've learnt to express myself in ways that words alone can't. Creativity has played an invaluable role in my story, and I hope to inspire others to embrace their own creative voices.

Photo of Kevon Anokwawe by Vasile Burla

Current Projects

Dream While You Wake, My exhibition at the Hat Factory Long Gallery, opens on the 18th of March, 2026. It's a collection of my art from the past two years charting my growth and experimentation.

Luton at Night is an narrative artbook currently in development, set in a dark fantasy version of Luton that is doomed to disappear off the map. You can follow the project’s development on Kickstarter:

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Britny Virginia

Britny Virginia @britnyvirginiaa

Stay updated with her journey at www.britnyvirginiaa.com.

Britny Virginia is an international poet, writer, workshop facilitator and creative producer. Born with Cerebral Palsy, Britny uses her passion for the arts and her own lived experience to ensue confidence in others. Her work centres around disability, culture and faith. Her short film 'Dancing Shoes' was selected in the London International Film Festival & more. Her play ‘Up In The Mango Trees’ has been selected in a renowned festival scheduled for performance in October 2025. She hopes to change the world one story at a time.

Photograph of Britny Virginia by Vasile Burla

Britny’s career has continued to grow and evolve. She set herself the goal of winning the Women's Playwriting Prize and was proud to be shortlisted, a milestone that strengthened her confidence as a writer. Commissions for her creative writing workshops increased, alongside her presence within the local arts community. She built partnerships with Culture Trust, developing creative writing and craft-based workshops for schools connected to projects at Wardown House, Museum and Gallery. Access to funding and resources has allowed her to grow her online presence and confidently value her work as both an artist and creative entrepreneur. More recently, she has also been selected to join a parliamentary meeting with UP – The Adult Cerebral Palsy Movement to discuss adult experiences of Cerebral Palsy, continuing to advocate for change through her voice and her writing.

Vasile Burla

Vasile Burla

IG: @vasileburla

vasileburlaphotographer.com

Photography has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, fueling my passion to transform fleeting moments into lasting memories. Whether capturing a couple’s first kiss as newlyweds, the joyful laughter of a child, or the vibrant energy behind a music video, my goal remains the same: to create images that tell meaningful stories and are cherished for generations.

Photo of Vasile Burla by himself

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‘Faces of Luton’ Exhibition

A recent milestone for me was exhibiting my photography at the Hat Factory Arts Centre as part of the “Faces of Luton” exhibition. The project focused on celebrating the people and diversity of the town through portrait photography. I ran a series of free headshot workshops for the local community, creating portraits that were later included in the exhibition and shared within the wider arts space.

James Anderson

James Anderson

IG: @anderson_vintage06

I am learning hat making in order to keep the hat making skills in Luton alive and passed down to the next generation. I aim to restore original Luton built hat making machinery and use them to create the traditional Luton boater hats! 

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As part of the Heritage Open Days 2025, James delivered a riveting talk on the history of the Luton Straw Boater - find out more here:

Photo of James Anderson by Vasile Burla

Beth Pollard

Marra Theatre

IG: @marratheatre

Socially engaged storytelling combining sound with spoken word.
Trained as an actor, director, writer, facilitator and musician.
Exploring how social justice shapes our narratives of the stories we tell. 

Photo of Beth Pollard by Vasile Burla