Malik Ever (they/them) is a trans/nonbinary and first generation Algerian artist. Originanating in the theatre “A heart-wrenching and hilarious physical theatre performer, director and deviser” (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) and an Irish Arts and Culture Grant (The Toilet Opera). In 2018, Mal made the transition to film with their first short, This Could Be the Place (Scribe Philly) After instantly falling in love they decided to apply to AFI’s directing program and received admission. Collaboration is the touchstone of the work they make which features and centers the voices and bodies of trans/enby, queer, disabled and BIPOC people. Mal gravitates towards stories of whimsy, comedic grief, absurdity and truth. Exploring themes of friendship, family (bio or chosen) outsiderness and loneliness. They hold an associate’s degree in acting from Montgomery College and a BA in Theatre Studies from Ithaca College.