Tasha Van Zandt is an award-winning director, cinematographer, Emmy-nominated producer and explorer 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. 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. Her upcoming film The Arctic Women follows the epic journey of the first two women to overwinter in the Arctic of Svalbard. As a frequent collaborator of the artist JR, she has directed the award-winning films such as One Thousand Stories and The Chronicles of Miami. 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. In addition to her work behind the camera, Tasha is a passionate advocate for environmental conservation and social justice. Her work has received numerous awards and has been supported by The Sundance Institute, Film Independent, SFFILM, Library of Congress, and the Points North Institute.