Tasha Van Zandt

Tasha Van Zandt is an award-winning director, cinematographer, explorer, Emmy-nominated producer who has documented stories across all seven continents. From diving to the deepest depths of the ocean to exploring the farthest ends of our polar regions, she is dedicated to sharing stories that illuminate our human connection to the natural world. Her award-winning feature-length documentary AFTER ANTARCTICA follows the journey of the longest crossing of Antarctica in history through the eyes of one of National Geographic’s greatest polar explorers, Will Steger. Her feature-length documentary film A LIFE ILLUMINATED, follows a pioneering marine biologist as she embarks on a never-before-seen journey into the mysterious depths of the ocean in search of light. Her upcoming film THE ARCTIC WOMEN portrays the groundbreaking journey of the first two women to overwinter in the Arctic of Svalbard, as they battle the odds to survive in total darkness. As a frequent collaborator of the renowned artist JR, she has directed the award-winning films such as ONE THOUSAND STORIES, GUNS IN AMERICA, THE CHRONICLES OF NEW YORK CITY, and THE CHRONICLES OF MIAMI, which follow JR’s journey throughout his Chronicles projects around the world. Together, JR and Tasha Van Zandt co-directed the award-winning documentary short film TEHACHAPI which explores the power of art within the walls of a Supermax federal prison. Her work as a cinematographer includes films such as WHAT'S NEXT? THE FUTURE WITH BILL…