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. 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.