Jasmin Tarasin is an award-winning Australian filmmaker and artist whose work is defined by emotionally charged, heartfelt storytelling driven by humanity and honesty. With a passion for beauty, thought-provoking imagery and intimate character exploration, Jasmin creates powerful cinematic experiences that resonate deeply with audiences.

Her intuitive ability to work with actors and real people alike, drawing out authentic and deeply affecting performances, is central to her filmmaking. Her distinctive visual language, sensitivity and honest, unaffected approach have earned her international recognition across feature films, documentaries, commercials, music videos and large-scale video art installations.

Jasmin is passionate about the power of storytelling to create meaningful social change, particularly in advancing gender equality and amplifying women's voices.

In 2026, Jasmin released her debut feature film, Life Could Be a Dream, a powerful and deeply human story exploring coercive control, financial abuse, resilience and the courage it takes to reclaim one's life. Written by Courtney Collins and directed and produced by Jasmin, the film follows a mother and her teenage son as they escape a controlling marriage and begin the extraordinary journey towards freedom.

Released nationally in Australian cinemas through Maslow Entertainment in May 2026, the film received critical acclaim, including four-star reviews from The Guardian and ScreenHub. Jasmin was awarded Best Female Director at the Montreal Independent Film Festival, and the film's cinematographer, Meg White, received an Australian Cinematographers Society award for her work.

The film has gone on to reach international audiences, including screenings at the London and New York, and is now available on Apple TV and Qantas in-flight entertainment.

Beyond its theatrical release, Life Could Be a Dream has become a powerful vehicle for social impact, connecting with organisations including Minderoo Foundation, Commonwealth Bank's Next Chapter, Good Shepherd, Man Cave and frontline domestic violence services. Through national community screenings, educational resources and conversations around financial abuse and coercive control, the film continues to inspire dialogue and meaningful change.

In documentary, Jasmin directed the acclaimed one-hour ABC documentary Utopia Girls, exploring the extraordinary history of women's rights in Australia. The film was a finalist at both the 2012 AACTA Awards and the NSW Premier's History Awards. She has also directed and produced a four-part documentary series for SBS exploring Australian fashion and its cultural significance.

Jasmin's large-scale video installations have been showcase works at Sydney Festival. Live (2010) featured musicians including Jarvis Cocker, Martha and Rufus Wainwright, Feist and Warren Ellis in intimate, raw performances. The Vine described the work as an unbridled glimpse into the complex art of self-expression, praising its originality and execution.

In 2018, Jasmin created Ghost Train, an immersive installation transforming the archetypal amusement park ride into a thrilling, sensual and psychological experience. Named one of Sydney Festival's hottest picks, the installation sold out its season.

Jasmin has also been a passionate advocate and ambassador for gender equality in the film industry, working alongside the Australian Directors Guild and Free the Work to create mentorships, masterclasses and professional opportunities for women in filmmaking.

Jasmin is currently developing her next feature film, The Untold Story of Jessie Bell Ray, adapted from Courtney Collins' internationally published novel The Burial. Inspired by the extraordinary life of Australian outlaw, horsewoman and circus performer Jessie Hickman, the film is an ambitious historical drama exploring female rebellion, freedom and the women written out of Australian history.

With acclaimed Australian actress Olivia DeJonge attached to star, support from Screen Australia and growing collaboration with leading Australian production companies including Good Thing Productions, the project is being developed for international audiences. An ambitious national cultural and historical impact campaign is also being developed alongside the film, in partnership with leading historians and organisations dedicated to restoring women's stories to Australia's collective memory.

Jasmin previously directed The Story of Lee Ping, a short film conceived as a proof of concept for the feature, which featured at Flickerfest and Melbourne International Film Festival in 2021.

Her television project Family Happiness, developed with support from Create NSW and Dame Changers, was a finalist for the Sundance Episodic Lab.

Across her commercial career, Jasmin has directed award-winning campaigns for leading global brands including Google, Westfield, Nestlé, APIA, Bonds and Genesis . She has also directed and produced more than 100 music videos, working across an expansive range of musical genres and visual styles.

Whether creating intimate human portraits or ambitious cinematic worlds, Jasmin's work is united by a belief in the transformative power of storytelling its ability to move audiences, challenge perspectives and create lasting change.

Her proudest achievements remain her two children, Sonny and Florence.