Leela is attending Sixth Form at the BRIT school where she has been for the last two years. She is an inspiring Filmmaker and is in their Film and Media strand. She has received a 2 star distinction in her Film and Media BTEC Award and was a finalist in BRIT School Media Showcase in 2021.
BRIT’s Schools award from the Photography Movement Show and Tell Photography features Leela’s work on their website. She also received special mention for her contributions to Brit Transform and Brit Black History. you can see her work on her website leelawest.com.
For the Unlocked exhibition Leela’s photographs of residents living in one of NHG’s supported housing schemes in South London are on display ‘The Lockdown Doorstep Project’ aimed capture people during these difficult times.