The DirectorTristan
Barrocks
Jamaican-Canadian Director, Writer & Educator
Telling human-centred stories that centre Black voices, Caribbean identity, and the experiences that don't always make it to screen.
15+
Years DirectingW3
Multiple Award WinnerABFF
Festival Recognition
Who I AMI’m a passionate storyteller and creator that tells emotionally resonant films with purpose and clarity.
BIOGRAPHY
His directorial excellence has been honoured with multiple W3 Awards, further cementing his reputation as a visionary filmmaker. His work has also been featured on platforms like PlayBlack, Glossy Inc., Loop News, and Medium, where his unique storytelling approach continues to capture attention.
Beyond his own filmmaking, Tristan is committed to mentoring the next generation of storytellers. He is a two-time participant of the Diversity of Voices Initiative, a CMF Radicalized Production Portfolio judge, and a professor at Seneca College, where he teaches emerging filmmakers how to craft compelling narratives.
With A Letter From the Fathers Chapter II (2024), Sugar Dumplin’ (2025), and an ever-growing slate of projects, Tristan Barrocks is carving out a bold path in film and television. Whether behind the camera or in the writer’s room, his mission remains the same: to create stories that inspire, challenge, and leave a lasting impact.
A Jamaican-Canadian director, writer, and producer, Tristan Barrocks is known for crafting deeply human stories that resonate across cultures. Based in Toronto, he has reached audiences worldwide, blending authenticity, emotion, and cinematic artistry.
His 2024 documentary, A Letter From the Fathers Chapter II, is a deeply moving exploration of fatherhood, identity, and legacy, offering an intimate look at the transformative experiences of men navigating their roles as fathers. Meanwhile, his 2025 feature film, Sugar Dumplin’—a visually rich, emotionally charged story rooted in Jamaican and Caribbean heritage—is making waves on the festival circuit, premiering at the Oscar-qualifying Pan African Film Festival.
Tristan’s storytelling has also been showcased through projects like the critically acclaimed digital release Dear Black Dad (2021), the 2023 web series Wallflower, the documentary series Connecting the Dots (2019), and the heartfelt special Mother to Mother (2022). His films have screened at prestigious festivals, including the American Black Film Festival, Essence Festival, and the Swedish International Film Festival, earning him recognition as a rising force in the industry.
W3 Award
ACADEMY OF INTERACTIVE & VISUAL ARTSMultiple wins for excellence in advertising and storytelling — one of the most respected honours in digital media.
Swedish International Film Festival
SIFFInternational recognition for narrative work that transcends borders and speaks to universal human experience.
American Black Film Festival
ABFFRecognition for the films Sugar Dumplin and Wallflower
Diversity of Voices Initiative
CMPA · Two-Time Participant
Selected twice for this prestigious initiative supporting underrepresented voices in Canadian media.
Essence Festival
Essence Communications
A Letter From The Fathers Selected work screened at one of the most culturally significant Black cultural events in North America.
CMF Racialized Portfolio
Canada Media Fund · Judge
Trusted to evaluate and support the next generation of racialized producers in Canadian film and television.
RecognitionCraft acknowledged
by those who know.
What I want To Be Known For