Meet the UEL:After Dark students

Meet some of the students that have been involved in the creation, management and promotion of the UEL:After Dark festival and hear what they want to get out of the experience.

Metadel Chalie

Journalism, 2nd year

I wanted to work on this project because I’m interested in organising events and bringing communities together with festive events. I’m also interested in working with other people young people and students like me because it helps me socialise and meet new people.

Oliver Cudmore

Fashion Design, 1st year

Oliver is a first year student in fashion design here at UEL. He looks forward to being able to help put together a night to remember and bring smiles to people's faces.

Bianca Jechianu

Film, 1st year

I am a mindful character in my own film who wants to express her vision and ideas through film and photography, always willing to learn more about art, people, and life. I strongly believe that this project will put me in touch with interesting people that I could create art together in the future or making beautiful friendships.

Michael Wolfe

MBA, Masters

I'm from Maryland in the United States, studying for my Master's in Business and Digital Marketing, while also playing for UEL's basketball team. I joined this project because I saw it as a unique opportunity to get involved on campus, meet and workshop with other creatives, and experience something new.

Yen Phang

Media Production, 2nd year

Currently, a media production student I wanted to be a part of the project to gain experience in delivering a successful event with a team and develop my skills. Seeing the collaborations of the creative arts and previous events had my interest. My hobbies are video production, music, sports & fashion.

Esmond Yao

Media Production, 2nd year

My name is Esmond. I am a Media Production student, studying at the University of East London. One of my main interests and passions is film and cinematography. I love capturing shots that are unique and aesthetically pleasing and I believe images can tell amazing stories. I also have a passion for writing creatively as well as in a more journalistic way. The After Dark festival was an interesting project for me because of how creative and exciting it looks. It’s always a pleasure to take part in something that is so visually interesting and engaging, that’s why I was so keen to be a part of this festival.