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Tasha Van Zandt
US 2025 89'
⚬ Green ⚬ Science & Technology
Marine biologist Dr. Edie Widder goes on a journey to the ocean depths hoping to capture the phenomenon of bioluminescence like it’s never been seen on camera before, from director Tasha Van Zandt and the production company behind Fire of Love.
"a treasure, highlighting the remarkable career of an underwater scientist who is finally given a chance in the spotlight herself.” - Roger Ebert
"A classic, stick-to-your ribs documentary experience about a fascinating person... Illuminating, absolutely." - IndieWire
Director | Tasha Van Zandt |
Producers | Tasha Van Zandt, Sebastian Zeck, Jessica Harrop, Kathryn Everett |
Executive Producers | Alison Klayman, Ray Dalio, Shari Sant, Shannon O'Leary Joy, Mark Dalio, Vincent Pieribone |
Production Company | Sandbox Films |
Co-Production Company | XTR, Minderoo Pictures, OceanX, Common Pictures |
Cinematography | Sebastian Zeck |
Editor | Sebastian Zeck, Eileen Meyer, Katrina Taylor |
Co-Editors | Bennett Piscitelli, Laura Tomaselli |
Music | Alex Somers |
Sound | Tom Paul, Andrés Marthe |
Best Film: Environment | Banff 2025 |
Best Scientific Documentary | Docville 2026 |
TIFF 2025 |
San Francisco FF 2025 |
Camden IFF 2025 |
Hamptons IFF 2025 |
Bergen IFF 2025 |
Tallinn Black Nights FF 2025 |
| Runtime | 89' |
| Spoken Languages | English |
| Production Countries | USA |
Tasha Van Zandt is an award-winning director, cinematographer, and 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 3JR, 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 GATES (Netflix 2024), TELL THEM YOU LOVE ME (Netflix 2024), ART FOR EVERYBODY (SXSW 2023), TEHACHAPI (Telluride 2023), WHITE HOT (Netflix 2022), and PAPER & GLUE (Tribeca 2021), among many others. In addition to her work behind the camera, Tasha is a passionate advocate for environmental conservation and social justice. Through her films, she seeks to shine a light on the most pressing issues facing our planet and inspire positive change in the world. Her work has received numerous awards and has been supported by The Sundance Institute, Film Independent, SFFILM, Points North Institute, Sloan Foundation, Library of Congress, Explorers Club, American Film Showcase, National Geographic Expeditions, Mountainfilm, and The Eames Institute. Tasha is a 2019 Film Independent Documentary Lab Fellow, a 2019 Sundance Institute Music and Sound Design Lab Fellow, a 2019 SFFILM Sloan Stories Of Science Fellow, a 2020 Film Independent Fast Track Fellow, a 2020 Ken Burns Prize For Film finalist, a 2020 SFFILM FilmHouse Resident, a 2021 Mountainfilm Commitment Grant Recipient, a 2021 Sundance Sandbox Fund Recipient, the 2022 Woods Hole Filmmaker-In-Residence, a 2022 DOC NYC 40 Under 40 honoree, a 2024 Points North Pretty Wild Fellow, the inaugural 2024 Eames Institute Artist-In-Residence and is a 2024 SFFILM Creative Advisor.
