Urtė Sabaliauskaitė
Directing
Born: 7/11/2005
Place of Birth
Vilnius, Lithuania
Biography
Urtė Sabaliauskaitė (born July 11, 2005) is filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist from Vilnius, Lithuania, currently studying Film Directing at Arts University Bournemouth. Her debut documentary, 'Kanklės: Redefining Tradition' (2025), follows a Lithuanian musician who transformed the Kanklės- a traditional Lithuanian string instrument- by creating its first electric version, challenging perceptions of its sound and place in modern culture. With background in dance, theatre, photography, and music Urtė brings a rich artistic perspective to her work. Passionate about Lithuanian culture, she aspires to create films that intertwine music, movement, and visual storytelling.
