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Tristan barrocks
DIRECTOR + WRITER
REEL
Story Over
Everything
"I Specialize in telling grounded, authentic, human-centred stories that connect with the people who watch them. Crafting a compelling story takes time, intentionality, and a commitment to the smallest details."
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stories
Stories that move culture
Our perspectives are our gift to the world. Stories are the vehicles we use to share those perspectives. Stories allow us to shape culture, introduce new ideas, and challenge archaic traditions. It’s essential to have different perspectives in the room. As a Black creative, Tristan strives to be a voice that gives a bigger picture of the experiences within his community. With a vast catalogue of documentary, commercial, and personal work, Tristan has gained a deep understanding of what makes incredible stories.
How It
Started
Unlocking Digital Storytelling
After graduating from a digital media program in 2008, Tristan began his career capturing live theatrical performances across Toronto. He developed a keen sense of narrative and visual storytelling through film. As a seasoned film and television actor, he used his on-camera knowledge to bring the best performances out of those he filmed. Tristan’s secret sauce has been his ability to identify authentic stories while capturing genuine performances from on-screen talent. Simply put, he is a master at connecting with others while hearing and understanding how to present their stories. He has had the opportunity to work with national tourism boards, international brands, and award-winning artists throughout the years.
outstanding
Moments
Dear Black Dad
In the spring of 2021 I directed a film called “ Dear Black Dad’ which daybed in several film festivals and was widely celebrated for brining a unique perspective to the Black fatherhood experience. Written and Directed by myself, it’s a film that totally encapsulates who I am as a creative storyteller. Featured on several international publications that allowed for a reach of over 125,000 views.
Story Over
Everything
"The collection of work that I have been fortunate enough to create speaks to my perspective on life and the humanity we all share."
Project
Experience
Dear Black dad (2022)
Dear Black Dad is a documentary short that centers the voices of Black fathers sharing letters of love, wisdom, and vulnerability to their children. At a time when Black fatherhood is too often defined by absence in the cultural imagination, this film insists on presence — emotional, spiritual, and physical. Through intimate confessions and hard-won lessons, it builds a portrait of fatherhood rooted in tenderness and accountability. A love letter to Black families, and a challenge to the narratives that have tried to erase them.
Sugar Dumplin (2025)
Sugar Dumplin’ is a narrative feature that follows a young Black woman navigating the tension between who her family needs her to be and who she’s becoming. Set against the warmth and complexity of Caribbean-Canadian family life, the film explores identity, inheritance, and the quiet courage it takes to choose yourself. It’s a story about the love that holds us and the love that sometimes has to let go. Grounded in radical authenticity, Sugar Dumplin’ is the kind of film that makes you feel seen before it makes you cry.
Echoes Of Care (2026)
Echoes of Care is a documentary series that explores what it means to be cared for — and to care — within Black communities across Canada. Each episode profiles individuals whose lives have been shaped by systems of care, both institutional and deeply personal. The series asks hard questions about who gets to receive dignity, and who has historically been denied it. Intimate, urgent, and human-centred, Echoes of Care is storytelling as an act of witnes