Dan Tapster is an 8-time Emmy-nominated showrunner whose career spans landmark natural history, science, and VFX-driven storytelling. He is known for leading MythBusters into a global phenomenon with more than 8 billion views and for his recent work as showrunner of Netflix’s Life on Our Planet.
Tapster began his career at the BBC Natural History Unit, contributing to series including Life of Mammals and Planet Earth. At Silverback Films, he has continued to push technical and narrative boundaries through works such as Perfect Planet and Our Planet. His signature approach combines cutting-edge visual effects with powerful scientific storytelling.
At BRIDGE Summit, Dan will discuss the intersection of VFX, science, and cinematic storytelling and how new technologies are redefining the future of factual entertainment.
How do you capture the uncapturable? In this masterclass, Our Planet director Alastair Fothergill reveals the art and obsession behind filming the impossible moments of nature so unpredictable, dangerous, or fleeting they defy control. From the depths of the ocean to the peaks of frozen worlds, he shares the creative discipline, patience, and innovation required to turn chaos into cinema. A rare look at how the world’s most breathtaking natural moments are not just found, but earned.
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Media Presenter, Al Mashhad TV & Digital Platform
Co-founder, 8Flamez
Dean & Distinguished Chair, Collins College of Professional Studies, St. John's University
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