Tristan, a visionary writer/director, made cinematic history by creating Australia's first full-length feature film in one single take, spanning 9 locations and 82 minutes, titled "Watch the Sunset". This masterpiece was named one of the top five films of the year by Cinema Australia and received numerous accolades, including "Best Film" and "Best Actor" for Tristan's portrayal of Danny Biaro, a bikie gang member.
Tristan's journey in the film industry began in Brisbane, Australia, where he trained at the prestigious Victorian College of The Arts. He started his career as an actor, appearing in TV and film projects such as ABC's "It's A Date", which won the AACTA award for "Best Comedy", Channel Nine's "Gallipoli", and the critically acclaimed drama "Monster Pies". This experience allowed him to develop an intimately involved process when working with performers, resulting in instinctive and visceral portrayals of character.
Tristan's work is characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and visually iconic aesthetics that add charisma and personality to his stories and concepts. He is inspired by visionary filmmakers such as Paul Thomas Anderson and Mike Leigh. His passion for visual storytelling has earned him consistent praise, including an accolade for "Best Director" at the Canada International Film Festival for his feature project "This Little Piggy" and "Best Comedy" at the Sanctuary Cove Film Festival for his short film "Gabby's First Time".
In 2018, Tristan co-founded Continuance Pictures, a production company focused on producing innovative and thought-provoking content with market outcomes. His latest projects include an animation with the producer of 'The Nut Job', a TV series with Hoodlum Entertainment, and a slew of projects with Laura Rister from Untitled Entertainment.
