TORONTO · DIRECTOR · STORYTELLERStories that move people forward.
Award-winning director crafting commercial and narrative films for brands and audiences that demand more.
W3
AWARD WINNING ABFF
RECOGNITION100+
BRAND CLIENTSCA · IT
GLOBAL REACHFrom Tristan
Hey there — I'm so glad you made it to my piece of the internet.
If you're new here, my name is Tristan Barrocks and I'm a Jamaican-Canadian filmmaker based in Toronto, Canada. My focus is on human-centred stories that elevate the experiences of the Black community, but don't let that fool you into thinking these stories aren't for you. Although my work centres the Black journey, the feelings these films create are universal. They move people. All people.
I'm a W3, Anthem, and Telly Award winning director whose films have screened internationally at the American Black Film Festival, Essence Festival, the Pan African Film Festival, and beyond. When I'm not behind the camera I'm in the classroom as a Professor of Digital Media at Seneca College, because building the next generation of storytellers matters just as much to me as telling my own stories.
Feel free to explore the work, and don't be a stranger, hit me up and let's chat. I'd love to connect.
Blessings,
Tristan
Featured projectSugar Dumplin
Sugar Dumplin blends food, Jamaican culture, and a clear-eyed portrayal of dementia. Food becomes memory and connection—recipes and kitchen rituals carry stories, heritage, and care. The film’s sensory cooking scenes—steam, spices, shared laughter—feel both intimate and universal.
Rooted in Jamaican customs, it celebrates cultural pride: patois, songs, and family banter travel with recipes, showing how food preserves identity and draws community. That specificity gives the film authenticity and global resonance.
COMMERCIALBrands brought alive.
CIBC. SickKids. IKEA Canada. Vogue Italia. Commercial work built on instinct, craft, and a clear point of view that audiences actually feel.
“My journey has been anything but ordinary. Through every step, I’ve focused on staying true to my values and making space for thoughtful, lasting work.”
narrativeThe human at the centre.
Every story worth telling has a person at its heart. Short films, web series, and documentary work that earns its emotion.
RecognitionCraft that lands.
W3 Award winner. American Black Film Festival. Essence Festival. Swedish International Film Festival. Work that doesn't just look good, it resonates long after the screen goes dark.
Let's Create TogetherStart a conversation.
Ready to work together? I am as well let’s get your next big project started. Available for commercial, branded content, and narrative projects. I’m based in Toronto working globally.