Known for her bold and evocative storytelling, South-Londoner Luna Carmoon has quickly become a standout voice in contemporary filmmaking. 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.

Carmoon recently directed back-to-back music videos for the band Fontaines D.C. including ‘Here’s The Thing’, which won silver at both Ciclope and UKMVAs. She was also recognized in BAFTA’s 2024 Breakthrough Talent list and was nominated for Outstanding Debut Director at the 2025 BAFTA’s for Hoard.