- Nickname
- Moonbear Startiger
- Height5′ 8½″ (1.74 m)
- Born Michael Anthony Morettini on February 18, 1992 in Chicago, Illinois, USA to actor Mark Morettini and costume designer Margaret Morettini. His interest in filmmaking began at the age of 8 and started filming videos soon after with a Sony Handycam purchased with allowance money. At the age of 12, he acted in the Royal George Theatre production of "Bleacher Bums" in 2004 and was cast in a supporting role for "The Miracle" (released in 2007). Mykee continued making films throughout the years and uploading them on YouTube before graduating from Chicago's Flashpoint College in 2016 with a degree in film production. In 2017, he began making his first feature film, "EVIL EVERYWHERE." It completed in 2019 and was released on DVD and streaming in 2021. Mykee has been consistently producing films and web series while creating traditional fine art and music under the name "Moonbear Startiger." He also has a younger sister named Mia and a younger brother, Matt.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Mykee Morettini
- 1980's Homage
- Absurdism and often over-the-top or surreal "cartoon" humor.
- Films taking place in the near-past or a retro-futurist setting.
- Eccentric hats worn over shaggy hair.
- Material dealing with "evil" as an allegory for mental illness.
- Filmmaker and composer of most of his own film scores.
- Influences include David Lynch, John Waters, Dario Argento, John Carpenter, TROMA Films, Edgar Wright, John Hughes, Sam Raimi, Harmony Korine and Jim Jarmusch.
- Avid fan of absurd, campy and kitschy material which influences most work across film, music and traditional artwork.
- Has been making films since age 8 (2000 onward) through a variety of formats.
- Attended Lake Forest High School in Lake Forest, Illinois - Class of 2010.
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