IN THE WILDERNESS: Shooting in the Middle of Nowhere
Tasha Van Zandt
Tasha Van Zandt is an award-winning film director, cinematographer, and Emmy-nominated producer who has documented stories across all seven continents. Her award-winning feature documentary After Antarctica, chronicles the extraordinary journey of the longest crossing of Antarctica in history. From descending 3,300 feet into the depths of the ocean to filming in the polar extremes, Van Zandt is dedicated to illuminating unseen worlds. Through her studio Earthling Pictures, she creates cinematic, impact-driven films that inspire audiences to see our planet anew.
Kyle Sandilands
Kyle Sandilands is a Canadian documentary filmmaker whose work has taken him around the globe, from Everest Base Camp to the hilltribe villages of Northern Vietnam. With a range of skills as diverse as the projects he's been involved in, Kyle is always searching for projects that push the limits physically, creatively, and experientially.
Kasimir Burgess is an award-winning Australian filmmaker known for intimate, visually arresting documentaries and bold narrative work. His films, including Fell, The Leunig Fragments, Iron Winter, and Franklin, explore the intersections between people and place with poetic resonance. Burgess’s work has screened at major festivals such as Visions du Réel, Melbourne, Berlin, Locarno, Torino, Banff, and CameraImage, earning acclaim for sensitivity, craft, and emotional depth. Driven by a deep curiosity for human experience, he creates cinema that lingers, revealing quiet resilience and beauty at the edges of our world in ways that challenge audiences and spark reflection and inspire change.
Please note that this panel takes place outdoors, so be sure to bring a hat & sunscreen.