Moon Abbott (they/he)

Moon Abbott (they/he) is a trans non-binary creative with a focus in writing, filmmaking, and education. Currently based in Chicago, IL, Moon is originally from the metro-Detroit, MI area. 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 short film titled “Don’t Forget to Tip!,” a dark comedy about two sex workers who accidentally kill a man on the job. Moon is also the co-founder and Festival Director of Chicago-based film festival New Generation Filmmakers Forum.