Mariya Stepanova

A Russian animator and director, she graduated from Andrei Tarkovsky Film Lyceum and the Russian State Film Institute VGIK. She also gained inspiration at a Munich film academy. Her rich animation filmography includes, e.g. The Holy (Svyato, 2002), Vasana (2006), Two Princesses (Dvye princessy, 2009), One Hundred Birds (Sto ptitz, 2013) and Holly & Dolly (Ovechki Kholli i Dolli, 2009).

Zlín Film Festival