Arian Tomar is a Minnesota-based, multidisciplinary artist and environmentalist. As a narrative ecologist, he has been documenting how living organisms interact with each other and their environment through film and photography since 2020. In 2022, Arian received a Youth Climate Activism Award from the Institute for Sustainability Education and Action for his contribution to youth led climate action and education with Take A Stand: Youth for Conservation.

Arian will be receiving his BFA in Film and Television Production from the University of Southern California in May of 2025. His award-winning documentary films incorporating narrative ecology have showcased internationally at over a dozen festivals. While primarily a documentary film director, Arian has contributed his skills in producing, cinematography, and sound design to more than 50 narrative films. While a student, Arian coordinated the 2025 and 2026 Eco Media Festivals, an award-winning student showcase of films and art dedicated to environmental storytelling, facilitated by the Arts and Climate Collective.

Arian is also a practiced brand storyteller, partnering with organizations to craft authentic media that drives engagement, promotes brand values, and connects with audiences. His partners have included Where There Be Dragons, Youth Climate Corps BC, Belwin Conservancy, the Arts and Climate Collective, USC’s Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability, USC’s Center for Climate Journalism and Communications, USC’s Office of Sustainability, USC Sea Grant, the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, Cottonwood Urban Farm, Holdfast Aquaculture, and Cerca Cultivation.