Claudia Malecka (pronounced [maˈlɛtska]) is a multidisciplinary artist working in film, video, photography, installation and text. She lives and works in Berlin. Her work focuses on audiovisual storytelling with signatures in analog manipulation – Video8 techniques, her artistic glitch research, optical distortions and setups that create uncommon illusions and in-camera imperfections vs. cinematic perfection. With a multicultural background spanning Germany, Poland and Italy, she brings a distinct perspective – often exploring the dichotomy between strength and vulnerability of the individual. Alongside her artistic practice, she directs and shoots commissioned films and campaigns for fashion, music and culture.
Commercial representation: The Visionaries
Collaborating with Melbeatz
as the creative duo for Image & Sound – melbeatzmalecka.com
selection
Exhibitions
2026upcomingOne person. One voice. – Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Hong Kong
2026One person. One voice. – POSITIONS Berlin Art Fair, Fashion Positions
2025Group exhibition – Sankt Studio, Berlin, Berliner Blumen
2020Group exhibition MOTHER – University of the Arts Berlin, Cosmos, Human, Nature, Cosmos
2019Group exhibition – UdK Rundgang, Berlin, Hydra
2017Group exhibition UNI-SONO – Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design, Wrocław
2016The Poster Remediated – 25th International Poster Biennale Warsaw, Poster Museum Wilanów, The Sleep of Reason
Awards
2025Winner, Best Costume Design – Third Culture Film Festival, Tauranga, Tides of Freedom
2024Fellowship – Soho House & Creative Futures Collective
2017Emerging Talent Award – B3 Biennale of the Moving Image, Frankfurt, Escapism
2016Best Experimental Film – Sydney World Film Festival, Escapism
2016The Poster Remediated – 25th International Poster Biennale Warsaw, animation competition, one of the winning works, The Sleep of Reason
Nominations
2025Nominee, Best Emerging Talent – London Fashion Film Festival, Tides of Freedom
2025Shortlist, New Generation Award – Berlin Commercial, Tides of Freedom
2025Nomination – Conero Film & ADV Festival, Ancona, Tides of Freedom
20246 Nominations – Berlin Fashion Film Festival, Tides of Freedom: Best Experimental, Best Script / Storytelling, Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Design / Use of Music, Best Set Design
2017Nomination – 100 Beste Plakate, UNI-SONO
2016Pre-nomination – ARRI Media Förderpreis Schnitt, Escapism
Screenings & Festivals
2026upcomingASVOFF 18 – Dover Street Market Paris, Official Selection, Escapism
2026Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin – Moviemento, Tides of Freedom
2025Braunschweig International Film Festival, Tides of Freedom
2025London Fashion Film Festival, Tides of Freedom
2025Berlin Commercial, Tides of Freedom
2025Conero Film & ADV Festival, Ancona, Tides of Freedom
2025Third Culture Film Festival, Tauranga, Tides of Freedom
2024B3 Biennale of the Moving Image, Frankfurt – World Premiere, Tides of Freedom
2024Berlin Fashion Film Festival, Tides of Freedom
2019B3 Biennale of the Moving Image, Frankfurt, Buffet
2017B3 Biennale of the Moving Image, Frankfurt, Escapism
2016Braunschweig International Film Festival, Escapism
2016Konstanzer Kurzfilmspiele, Escapism
Press & Publications
2026Article – NSS Magazine, One person. One voice.
2026Interview & Article – Artribune Magazine, One person. One voice.
2026Editorial – Kaltblut Magazine, Tides of Freedom
2026Interview & Artist Portrait – Aurum Magbook, online & print
2025Feature – Projekt Zukunft Berlin, Senate Department for Economics, One person. One voice.
2025Interview – Curation Hour
2025Feature – Beyond the Short, Tides of Freedom
2016Exhibition catalogue – The Poster Remediated, 25th International Poster Biennale Warsaw / Poster Museum at Wilanów, The Sleep of Reason
Artist Talks & Panels
2026upcomingConsulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Hong Kong – Artist Talk (online) at the opening of One person. One voice.
2026Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin, Moviemento – Artist Talk & Screening, Tides of Freedom
2025Braunschweig International Film Festival – Artist Talk & Screening, Tides of Freedom
2024B3 Festival of the Moving Image, Frankfurt a.M. – Keynote & Panel “Film and Narrative – Telling Stories Visually”; Panel “Women as a Central Driving Force in the Creative Industry – How Democracy Can Promote Equality in the Long Term” with Leonie Schöler, Lydia Haider, Jasmin Hagendorfer; Artist Talk & Screening, Tides of Freedom and Escapism
2024Workshop – ESR Paris & ESR Berlin
2016Konstanzer Kurzfilmspiele – Artist Talk & Screening, Escapism
Teaching
2023Lecturer, Fashion Photography – HTW Berlin
2018–22Tutor, Advertising (Prof. Uwe Vock) – University of the Arts Berlin
2016–17Tutor, Audiovisual Class (Prof. h.c. Dr. Grzegorz Zgraja) – Braunschweig University of Art
2015–17Tutor, Institute for Media Research – Braunschweig University of Art
Education
2022M.A. Visual Communication – University of the Arts Berlin; Advertising (Prof. Uwe Vock) and studies in Experimental Film and Media Art (Prof. Nina Fischer). Thesis: On the Digital Optimisation Society: Why Do We Chase Ideals of Perfection, Knowing We Are Imperfect? (examiners: Prof. Uwe Vock, Prof. Dr. Kathrin Peters)
2018B.A. Communication Design & Time-Based Media – Braunschweig University of Art; Audiovisual Media (Prof. h.c. Dr. Grzegorz Zgraja, Prof. Uli Plank, Christoph Janetzko)
Memberships
bbk berlin – Berufsverband Bildender Künstler*innen Berlin (Professional Association of Visual Artists Berlin)