Nyala Moon is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, and actress. Her work centers the lives of Black, queer, and transgender individuals, often blending bold comedy, emotional vulnerability, and autobiographical storytelling. She is best known for the short films How Not to Date While Trans (2022) and Dilating for Maximum Results (2023). In 2024, she was featured in the Whitney Biennial.
Moon was born in Harlem, New York. She developed an early love for cinema while watching Turner Classic Movies with her family. Influenced by Sir Alfred Hitchcock, Western films, and Black independent filmmakers, she turned to filmmaking after working in the nonprofit sector supporting LGBTQ+ communities. She earned a master of fine arts degree in film production from the City College of New York.
Moon's filmmaking often uses satire, dark comedy, and personal narrative to examine gender, dating, and desire. She has been recognized through a number of fellowships and grants including Queer|Art’s Film Fellowship, Hillman Grad’s TV Writing Lab, and the Film Fatales Directing Fellowship.
