Meet the Team

House of Mbiavanga was established in 2024 by Judith Stenneken and Wilson Mbiavanga.

  • Judith Stenneken is an award winning visual artist from Germany, renowned for her unique approach to storytelling through photography and video. With a focus on the theme of Impermanence, her work captures the transient nature of existence, illustrating how change influences the human experience. Stenneken's artistic journey includes multiple solo exhibitions and the creation of three photographic monographs. She holds an MFA in Photography, Video and Related Media from SVA in NYC.

    Having begun her career as an assistant producer for TV commercials in the early 2000s in Hamburg, Germany, Judith is coming full circle as a writer, director and producer for House of Mbiavanga.

    Link to Judith’s work

  • Wilson Mbiavanga is an award-winning director and producer based in Brooklyn with over 10 years of U.S. and international expertise in all aspects of film, TV, commercials and entertainment productions. Born and raised in Angola and France, Wilson studied Philosophy and Criminal Justice before dedicating himself to the craft of filmmaking. He holds a BA in Philosophy from the Sorbonne in France. 

    With the establishment of House of Mbiavanga, Wilson seeks to bring to life film projects that resonate deeply with his personal convictions and interests. While nurturing the highest level of artistry, Wilson distinguishes himself in problem-solving in an ever-changing industry.