Tara's Bio

Tara Roberts Zabriskie is an international award-winning editor and an independent documentary filmmaker. Her film Defending the Dark (2022) screened at more than a dozen film festivals and was nominated for 2 awards, one internationally, has aired on public broadcasting stations on more than 80 channels across the country reaching major markets coast to coast and audiences worldwide on the PBS app. It also continues to be shown internationally at community screenings to help educate, inform and start a conversation for change. Her documentary film, The Buzz on Native Plants (2024) has started its film festival run and will be on Public Broadcasting stations later this year. Her work as Editor/Co-Producer on Buscon Searcher/Swindler earned Best Documentary 2009 at the Sports Movie Film Festival in Milan, Italy. 

Tara has formed partnerships with nonprofits to elevate important messages related to nature, science, and history through visual storytelling for PSAs, documentaries, and educational videos. Those credits include: PA/Assistant Editor - Homesteading America produced for the National Park Service. Producer/DP/Editor - Don’t Be that Guy YouTube series produced for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Editor, Waterways of the Ipswitch River produced for the Massachusetts Audubon Society.

Tara is passionate about sharing stories through documentary filmmaking that serve a purpose in informing and inspiring audiences.