Moon Abbott (they/he)

Moon Abbott (they/he) is a trans non-binary creative with a focus in writing, filmmaking, and education. They have a Bachelor’s Degree in Cinema Art + Science with a Minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from Columbia College Chicago. Known for queer, character-driven, genre-bending stories, their creative work often examines the concepts of gender and sexuality from various, authentic, and historical perspectives. Their portfolio includes a plethora of award-winning short films, screenplays, stage plays, and published articles and analyses. Some of their better known works include the short films “Rebound,” a romantic comedy about discovering one’s queer identity, and “When Life Gives You A Lawnmower,” a campy horror comedy with no dialogue set in suburban 1950s America. They are currently developing their next two films, one titled “Don’t Forget to Tip!,” a dark comedy about two sex workers who accidentally kill a man on the job, and another titled “Besties” about a teenage girl who discovers a terrifying secret about her best friend. Moon is also the co-founder and Festival Director of Chicago-based film festival New Generation Filmmakers Forum.