Stas Natanzon

Stas Natanzon is a journalist and documentary storyteller who spent more than twenty years covering international politics and global events before creating Yalla, an independent documentary project that explores the lives of people around the world through raw, unfiltered stories. He is known for immersing himself fully in the environments he documents, capturing perspectives rarely seen in mainstream media.

Through Yalla, Stas has reported from some of the most challenging and unseen corners of society, from infiltrating Mexican cartels and filming in Brazilian favelas to working illegally in South Korea, trading on the black market in Cuba, and investigating elite counterfeit markets in China. His project Pognali goes beyond travel, focusing on empathy, understanding, and connection, telling the stories of street vendors, migrants, and workers whose lives often remain invisible.

At BRIDGE Summit, Stas will reflect on immersive storytelling, how to build trust in difficult environments, and why documenting ordinary lives is essential for a more honest view of the world.