Producer with strong documentary, factual and factual entertainment skills. An excellent track record of finding fascinating stories, interesting conributors, negotiating filming access, working with sensitive subjects and delivering on challenging casting briefs. I have a strong diverse network of contacts from all demographics of societ... Read More

Producer with strong documentary, factual and factual entertainment skills. An excellent track record of finding fascinating stories, interesting conributors, negotiating filming access, working with sensitive subjects and delivering on challenging casting briefs. I have a strong diverse network of contacts from all demographics of society.

My skills span across story producing, directing, shooting on Sony FX6, location scouting, scripting and running small teams. I have the ability to develop original ideas and concepts.

A career highlight was producing the launch episode of 'Coastal Railways with Julie Walters' which was C4's third best performing 60 min documentary of 2017.

I have overseas filming experience in Africa, Europe, Asia and Australasia.

I’m particularly interested in working on international, anthropological and insightful documentary films that explore human rights and world cultures. I also enjoy quirky human interest documentaries that tell stories in a unique or humorous way.

As well as broadcast I have experience in branded, online content, advertising and music video production.


TESTIMONIALS 

Producer · Nicholas Middleton

Tanya was fantastic in the casting department for our shoot with Czar and Lionel Goldstein ‘Robbery’, ‘ Funeral’ and ‘Birth’. Her stellar work contributed to the directors Lionel Goldstein winning a Bronze Lion at Cannes Lions 2024 for Best Casting, and a Golden Lion for Film - Consumer Goods. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire Tanya again for her passion, get-up-and-go attitude and excellent work ethic.

S+O Media · Steph Keelan

Tanya Zakaria worked for us as a fixer/producer. I found Tanya to be diligent, hard working and smart with suggestions about creative direction. I would happily employ her again on future projects. Read Less