Born in New Zealand, Tristan started shooting films at age 14. His
first industry job was working for Lucasfilm on MGM's Willow aged 20.
Straight after, he entered the country's top film school, where he
studied writing and directing under top lecturers and speakers including Peter
Jackson.
On leaving film school, Tristan directed short films and clips while
writing spec screenplays and working for some of NZ's top producers. At 25 he
was selected to direct for high profile production company Kino
Montage. Tristan quickly became one of the country's most sought after
directors, crafting spots for such clients as Coca-Cola and Sony. After
two years as New Zealand's youngest director, Tristan was headhunted to
Australia. With Sydney as his base, he went on to direct TVCs in
Singapore, Miami and London.
Cut to a decade later and Tristan has directed award-winning TVCs in
many of the 12 countries he has shot in. He has also been privileged to
have shot with heads of departments who have worked with Ridley & Tony,
Bay, Kubrick and Fincher. In 2002 Tristan directed the high concept FX
short film The Gateway To Hell. Tristan has written or co-written 16
screenplays to date and favors studio-styled franchise friendly
product. He is based in Hong Kong and focused on Chinese film finance and material for the booming market.