Summer Vaughan, founder of Moon Rabbit Productions, is a visionary producer, writer, and Award-winning director, intent on innovating the way film and television is made.
Summer Vaughan, raised in the Humanitarian Award-winning Kallis family, embarked on her cinematic journey at an early age. Attending Fresno University's film intensive at 14 and later majoring in film and media studies at the New School, Summer honed her skills under the mentorship of Noah Isenberg. Her award-winning thesis film, "Josephine," explored the female voice and set the stage for her multifaceted career.
From a production assistant, Summer climbed the ranks to 1st AD and producer before emerging as a talented writer and director. Her haunting debut film earned her an IndieFEST Film Award, establishing her as a force in crafting women-focused narratives. Founding Moon Rabbit Productions, she collaborated with Kodak on projects like "Letter Eight," starring Carson Higgins (Babylon), which premiered at the Santa Monica Film Festival and garnered three award nominations.
Her extensive filmography, celebrated in publications like Twang Nation, has been described as David Lynch-inspired with a modern flare. Summer possesses a keen eye for detail and an adept affinity for capturing the distilled essence of the complex human psyche on screen. Beyond accolades, she is a passionate artist dedicated to reshaping the film industry's ethos, prioritizing both human dignity and production integrity through Moon Rabbit Productions.