the team at the tana collective
Team
Peter HammarstedtAndrea CrostaMia CanestriniToby StrongVictoria BromleySara RowlandToby NowlanNatasha MagoBarnaby TaylorElly hattonNick CarlineInga ThordarCarolina ManhusenBarnaby Girling
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A Swedish-American merchant mariner and conservationist, Peter captained a vessel that led the longest maritime pursuit in history—tracking a blacklisted illegal fishing ship across three oceans and 10,000 miles before it was scuttled off the coast of São Tomé and Príncipe. The story was captured by The New York Times.
In response, he developed a civilian offshore patrol vessel programme that partners with governments across eight African coastal and island states to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. These patrols have resulted in the arrest of over 99 illegal vessels and are now expanding into the South Pacific.
With over two decades of experience in conservation, Peter has built public–private partnerships, supported high-impact media campaigns, and secured funding to scale critical initiatives.
He is a recipient of the Winsome Constance Kindness Gold Medal for Humanitarian Service and was awarded Liberia’s highest military honour, the Distinguished Service Order.
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Andrea is the founder and executive director of Earth League International, and a leading figure in the fight against environmental crime. With over 35 years of global conservation experience, he also brings two decades of expertise as a security consultant advising governments and corporations on anti-piracy, investigations and homeland security.
He launched WildLeaks, the world’s first environmental whistleblower platform, and co-founded the Wildlife Justice Commission. He serves on the board of the Africa Conservancy Foundation and advises the Nature Crime Alliance.
His work has been profiled by The New Yorker, and he features in the documentaries The Ivory Game and Sea of Shadows, both executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio.
Andrea collaborates with U.S. law enforcement, international agencies, and institutions including John Jay College and Edinburgh University. He holds degrees in Natural Sciences, Business & Innovation, and Psychology, and is a pioneer in Italian tech entrepreneurship.
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Mia is a zoologist and conservationist with almost two decades of experience working on large carnivore recovery and human-wildlife coexistence, particularly with wolves across Italy. With a background in biodiversity science, her work bridges ecology, anthropology, and frontline conservation.
A skilled science communicator, Mia has presented wildlife programmes on national TV and radio, using storytelling to reconnect people with nature and deepen public understanding of the wild. She’s also a published author and speaker, having written two nonfiction books on wolves, several children’s titles, and numerous essays and articles.
Alongside her fieldwork and media presence, Mia is currently touring with a theatrical show exploring the cultural legacy of wolves in Italy, with a second performance on mountains and climate change in development.
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Toby has spent over 25 years capturing the natural world and the people who live in connection with it. He has worked on many landmark wildlife series and is known for bridging the worlds of animals and humans in his storytelling.
His passion for the environment has taken him undercover into ivory markets in China and into high-risk situations across Africa in pursuit of the truth.
Toby’s work regularly involves collaborations with Sir David Attenborough and Prince William. He has delivered keynotes for government, business, and the Royal Geographical Society.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, the Royal Geographical Society, and The Explorers Club.
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Victoria began her career in theatre and opera before moving into documentary filmmaking with the BBC Natural History Unit. Named on the BBC’s New Talent Hotlist in 2017, she has since produced and directed films for the BBC, PBS, National Geographic and Netflix.
Her documentary Pangolins: The World’s Most Wanted Animal, narrated by David Attenborough, won Best Natural History at the RTS West Awards and was nominated for a Grierson Award. Other credits include Queens, Planet Earth II, Night on Earth, and Operation Snow Tiger.
At Open Planet Studios, Victoria produced Planet India—a campaign celebrating young Indian climate leaders that reached over 400 million people—and worked on the Open Planet footage library, curating content and collaborating with filmmakers around the world.
Most recently, she directed Our Story with David Attenborough, a 360° immersive experience on show at London’s Natural History Museum until 2026.
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Sarah is a storyteller and editor with a background in travel journalism, filmmaking and publishing. Her career has taken her across the globe, from remote villages to creative studios, in pursuit of compelling narratives.
She has written for Vogue, Monocle, NYT, FT, Atmos, and The Guardian, and has worked with Kinfolk, Hearst, and Condé Nast. Her film work includes projects with Patagonia, Apple, North Face, and The Nature Conservancy.
Sarah also produces books for publishers like Rizzoli, Thames & Hudson and Phaidon. Known for her ability to distil complexity into clarity, she crafts stories that are vivid, layered and emotionally resonant.
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Toby is an Emmy-nominated producer and director with nearly 20 years of experience creating major wildlife series including Planet Earth II, Our Planet, and A Perfect Planet.
He recently led two films in Netflix’s Our Planet II, earning an Emmy nomination and awards at Jackson Hole. Toby is known for capturing rare and endangered species, including the clearest footage ever filmed of the Javan rhino.
A passionate diver and naturalist, Toby has filmed wildlife across the world’s oceans, with a special interest in seabirds and cetaceans. He is the producer and director of the new feature documentary Ocean with David Attenborough.
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For over 15 years, Natasha has worked across conservation and investigation, often behind the scenes. Her work spans wildlife crime, human–wildlife conflict and the illegal trade of endangered species.
She lived for years on the edge of one of India’s most iconic tiger reserves, leading her to file a public interest litigation with India’s Supreme Court. She has also led undercover investigations into trafficking networks across the country.
Blending her skills as an actor and presenter, Natasha uses voice, video and advocacy to support conservation on the ground. She’s worked alongside anti-poaching teams, narrated films, and raised funds for grassroots initiatives. Her work bridges activism, media and deep empathy for wildlife and communities.
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Barnaby is an Emmy Award-winning composer and pianist, known for his evocative scores across natural history documentaries, dramas, feature films and dance. A self-taught musician, he brings together orchestral richness and emotional nuance, always rooted in story and setting.
Before turning fully to music, Barnaby worked as a natural history filmmaker, travelling widely across the Americas and developing a distinctive musical voice. He has composed for all major production companies and broadcasters, and his work has been performed by world-class orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic, National Orchestra of Wales and the Chamber Orchestra of London. He has also collaborated with artists such as Baaba Maal, Ben Howard and David Crosby.
Born into a musical family, Barnaby now lives with his own in West Cornwall, where he continues to create work that brings the natural world—and human stories—to life.
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Nick is a veteran wildlife editor whose career began with a behind-the-scenes film for Blue Planet in 2000. Since then, he has edited across many of the BBC’s landmark series including Planet Earth II, Planet Earth III, Green Planet, and Hostile Planet.
His credits include Super-Powered Owls, Big Cat Diary, Secret Lives of Elephants, and Big Cats, which won at the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival.
Whether working in the Mara, in mobile vans for Springwatch, or from his home in Bristol, Nick brings narrative focus and visual elegance to everything he edits.
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Inga is an award-winning editor, systems thinker, and strategic communicator focused on planetary health and societal justice. With a decades-long career in international journalism, she brings deep expertise in storytelling, cross-sector collaboration, and systems-level impact.
As Executive Editor of CNN Digital Worldwide, she led global teams across five continents and played a key role in expanding the network’s climate coverage—appointing CNN’s first international climate editor and launching As Equals, a pioneering gender reporting series. Prior to CNN, she held senior editorial roles at the BBC, bridging digital and broadcast teams and shaping the BBC News homepage.
Inga now works at the intersection of philanthropy and systems change, helping build next-generation philanthropic platforms that are collaborative, impact-focused, and responsive to global challenges. She also co-founded One Ocean Planet, an organisation dedicated to restoring ocean health through science, education, and policy.
She serves as a non-executive director for several mission-driven organisations and advises on aligning purpose, strategy, and storytelling for long-term impact. A sought-after speaker and moderator, Inga brings rare editorial leadership and deep cross-sector insight to everything she does.
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Barnaby is an award-winning creative director, writer and filmmaker with two decades of experience leading innovative creative agencies. He began his career with training at the BBC and Granada before founding several successful ventures including ShootGroup and Holster Studios, which focused on cinematic storytelling and interactive film.
In 2013, he co-founded Alpha Century with support from The7Stars and later led its merger into the UK’s largest independent media company. He currently serves as Executive Creative Director, where he’s building Studio SuperNova—a full-service creative studio.
Barney has directed and overseen campaigns for a wide range of global clients including Sony, Disney, Samsung, Guinness, Unicef, the Royal Navy and Save the Children, across both advertising and documentary spaces.
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Carolina is a planetary health advocate, impact investor, and ocean champion committed to restoring and protecting life on Earth. She founded One Ocean Planet, an initiative focused on ocean health through science, education, policy, and collective action. Prior to that, she launched the Ocean Born Foundation, where she developed four mission-aligned businesses directing 100% of profits to marine restoration projects based on science-driven recovery models. The businesses were successfully spun off in 2024.
With a background in economics and social enterprise, Carolina previously worked in investment banking at Merrill Lynch and supported gender and microfinance initiatives at the Inter-American Development Bank. She has founded three businesses, including a clothing line employing vulnerable women in Argentina, and is a nominator for The Earthshot Prize and Ocean Leaders.
Carolina has held board positions with mothers2mothers UK and SeaLegacy, and currently serves on the Advisory Board of the WOW Foundation in Sweden. She holds Master’s degrees in Economics and Development Studies from the Stockholm School of Economics and the London School of Economics.
Of Swedish and Argentinian heritage, Carolina lives with her two daughters and several rescue animals. Though she claims no formal awards—except those given by her children—she is known for rescuing field mice from her cats and for her deep commitment to the intersection of climate, biodiversity, and gender equality.
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Elly is a seasoned line producer with over 25 years in television production, including 15 at the BBC’s Natural History Unit. Her credits range from major international series such as Wild Scandinavia to live location-based shows like Springwatch, and she has a particular passion for connecting younger audiences to nature through work on programmes like Andy’s Aquatic Adventures.
With a strong track record in budget management, logistics, and team leadership, Elly specialises in guiding productions from early planning to final delivery. She thrives on balancing creative ambition with practical execution—helping filmmakers realise their vision on screen. Her experience spans diverse environments, from remote shoots in Mongolia and Sierra Leone to muddy marquees in the British countryside.
A keen traveller and mum of two, Elly brings a calm, solution-focused approach—and a healthy dose of humour—to every production she joins.