Artist Bio
M. C. Slavich (Mikey) is a transcendentalist filmmaker and light artist based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A graduate of the University of New Mexico, he built an interdisciplinary foundation in film, experimental art, and technology, arriving with an intuitive, multifaceted approach to storytelling.

The development of his work has grown out of a fascination—and if not a preoccupation—with dreams, nightmares, psyche, and self. Queering and embodying existential themes, Mikey presents surreal, introspective, and often enigmatic worlds. He seeks beauty in the ordinary and simplicity within the impenetrable.

His latest project, FANTASMA, exhibited at the 2025 Burning of Zozobra, is a surreal performance film honoring the enduring artistry and cultural legacy of New Mexico, weaving movement, fashion, music, and land into a sweeping experimental cinematic experience.