Malik Ever (they/them) is a Los Angeles based trans/nonbinary queer and first generation Algerian American filmmaker. Originating in the theatre “A heart-wrenching and hilarious physical theatre performer and writer.” (Phindie) Malik’s theatrical work has been seen across the U.S. at multiple festivals. They have received a LeeWay Art for Change Grant (The Queer Ghost Project). In 2018, Mal made the transition to film with their first short, This Could Be the Place (Scribe Philly) Collaboration is the touchstone of their work which centers the voices and bodies of trans, queer, disabled and BIPOC people. Mal explores themes themes of friendship, family (bio or chosen) and outsiderness through whimsy, comedic grief, absurdity, and truth. They hold a AA in Acting from Montgomery College Rockville, a BA in Theatre Studies from Ithaca College and an MFA in Directing from the American Film Institute Conservatory. Their short film, Gorditx, has screened at GLAFF, Cleveland International Film Fest, OutFest Fusion and LGBT Toronto where they won an award for best director.