Speaker Series Brunch 2025

Speakers details below - Tickets on sale now!


2024 Festival Speaker Series

Our SOLD OUT 2024 Speaker Series featured:
Sophie Vertigan: Emmy Nominated Special Effects Coordinator
Marcus Feher: VFX Artist and Director
Lauren Saarimaki: Producer, Actress & Mental Health Advocate

Our speakers presentations were at the Orangeville Library on Aug 10th

2023

Dufferin Film Festival is hosting two free screenwriting workshops for the 2023 season, led by local Writer and Director Tristan Barrocks. Tristan is a filmmaker who specializes in telling grounded, authentic, human-centred stories that connect with the people who watch them. Participants will be guided through an introduction to screenwriting. The workshop will  inspire local writers to create their own compelling stories focused on intentionality, and a commitment to the smallest details. Learn screenplay formatting as well as the rules and guidelines to create an impactful short script that resonates with your audience.

Workshops are being held:

Friday, November 3rd at Streams Community Hub in Shelburne

Wednesday, November 15th at the Orangeville Public Library on Mill Street

THE DIGITAL STORYTELLER

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Tristan Barrocks stands as a prominent figure on the international stage, hailing from Toronto as an acclaimed Afro-Canadian film and commercial director. Alongside his accolades, he co-founded Mid-Career Productions, a film production company renowned for its commitment to weaving human-centered narratives that enrich the tapestry of the Black experience. His remarkable portfolio includes groundbreaking works such as "Dear Black Dad" (2021), the captivating "Wallflower" web series (2023), the enlightening "Connecting the Dots" docuseries (2019), and the profound "Mother To Mother" special (2022), among others.

Melding his acting roots with his profound understanding of storytelling, Tristan infuses a distinctive essence into his directorial approach. His journey as a seasoned storyteller enables him to connect with on-screen talent effortlessly, while his adeptness in conveying his creative vision to the production team adds a touch of magic to his craft.

Beyond his directorial achievements, Tristan extends his passion for storytelling into the academic realm, shaping the future generation of creators through hands-on production experiences. A distinguished alumnus of the esteemed Sundance Collab Institute, Tristan has diligently carved out a niche for himself in the film and television industry. His commitment transcends personal success as he forges meaningful bonds with those under his mentorship.

Tristan's ambition lies in unearthing narratives from the Black-Canadian perspective, instilled with authenticity and profound insight. Through his work, he aspires to foster inclusive communities where BIPOC creatives can flourish, nurtured by challenge and growth, ultimately contributing to a richer artistic landscape.


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