Luna
Carmoon

about the speaker

Known for her bold and evocative storytelling, Luna Carmoon has quickly become a standout voice in contemporary filmmaking. Growing up in South London, her passion for filmmaking can be traced back to her early childhood, spent largely with her grandmother who had a love for horror. Together, they would spend hot summer days with the curtains drawn, watching disturbing supernatural TV specials and horror movies on VHS, a ritual that profoundly shaped Luna’s artistic vision. Her love for cinema only grew as she reached her teenage years, where she would often watch three movies a day.

Luna Carmoon first captured attention with her short films, including “SHAGBANDS“, which explores the complex world of teenage girls navigating identity and violence in South London. Her ability to blend deeply personal narratives with universal themes has been lauded by critics and audiences alike. This talent was further recognized with her debut feature “HOARD“. which premiered at the 2023 Venice Film Festival, where it won three prizes at Venice Critics’ Week.

She was also recognized in BAFTA’s 2024 Breakthrough Talent list and was nominated for Outstanding Debut Director at BAFTA’s 2025 awards for her film HOARD. This year she was named in Forbes 30 under 30 for 2025.