Zach Hellmuth is a director, cinematographer, and explorer whose work spans commercials, documentaries, and branded content.
His work has been selected in film festivals around the globe. His most recent film, In Search of the Arctic Fox, premiered at Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital (DCEFF).
For over a decade, Hellmuth has been assigned projects all over the world. He is also a member of The Explorers Club.
Awards
2025, Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital (DCEFF), Wildlife Conservation Film Festival, Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF),
Archorage International Film Festival, Selected Film, In Search of the Arctic Fox
2024, PADI Club Selected Guest Speaker
2023, Lighthouse Film Festival, International Ocean Film Festival, Nature Without Borders Film Festival, Oceanside Film Festival, Richmond International Film Festival (Finalist)
2022, 2x Telly Award Winner Silver & Gold Award
2020, Selected Earthskin Creative Residency, New Zealand
2017, Selected Artist, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria, VA
2016, Nimia Selected Cinematographer, Seattle, WA
2015, Exposure Magazine Emerging Photographer , Washington D.C.
2013, Complex Magazine Selected Photographer, New York, NY
Teachings
International Ocean Film Festival, San Francisco, CA, Group Film Discussion, 2023
University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC , Documentary Film Lecture, 2019
Bishop Ireton High School, Alexandria, VA, Creative Career Presentation, 2013
Selected Group Exhibitions
2018, Torpedo Factory Art Center. Alexandria, VA
2016, Loading - Landscapes Exhibit, RivaWorks - Smash Box Studios. Culver City, CA
Active Memberships
The Explorers Club Member (TEC)
Documentary Producers Alliance (DPA)
North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA)
Certifications
Wilderness First Responder, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
Open Water Scuba Diver, NAUI
