Hazel Tansley | Creative Producer & Cultural Storyteller

Hazel Tansley is an accomplished creative producer whose practice operates at the intersection of contemporary art, cultural programming, and moving-image production. Based in Rome, Italy, with professional roots in Aotearoa New Zealand, she facilitates projects that foster cross-cultural dialogue and create meaningful public experiences. Her work spans multiple disciplines, bringing together artists, thinkers, and institutions to develop encounters that are both conceptually rigorous and publicly engaging. Her practice centers on building environments for exchange, whether through exhibitions, curated gatherings, or collaborative creative frameworks. Her professional background is distinct, combining artistic sensitivity with strategic oversight. Formerly a lawyer, Hazel Tansley brings contractual fluency, strategic clarity, and a deep respect for the artistic process to every collaboration. She has worked with foundations, galleries, production companies, and independent creators, acting as a connective force between creative ambition and practical delivery. In the moving-image sector, she collaborates with directors and writers to guide screen projects from early development through to completion. Hazel Tansley holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Auckland. This multidisciplinary education informs her approach to cultural storytelling and narrative development, allowing her to shape projects that balance imaginative vision with attentive execution. Her experience working across international borders gives her a nuanced understanding of how cultural narratives move between places, institutions, and audiences.