Maria A Sabalo Vladychevskaya

I’m Maria A Sabalo Vladychevskaya, a film director and multidisciplinary artist born in Luanda, Angola. I blend theatre, cinema, and visual arts to tell stories that explore cultural memory, contemporary art, and the human experience. I studied at The All-Russian State Institute of Cinematography (VGIK) in Moscow and have collaborated across post-production, direction, and music video projects in Russia, Georgia, Thailand, and beyond. My practice is rooted in collaboration with creative communities such as Kruzhok and V–A–C Vaults, and I am continually exploring new media and storytelling forms.

I am passionate about shaping narratives through film and art, and I enjoy engaging with diverse artistic environments to bring ambitious projects to life. Beyond filmmaking, I’ve been expanding my practice into clay and wood sculpture during artist residencies in Paris and Georgia, enriching my approach to materiality and form.