After completing his Masters, Tristan embarked on a career in film making starting as a runner and worked his way up the career ladder. His films and TV shows have been broadcast in over 15 countries internationally including in the UK on the BBC, Channel 4, the Community Channel and on the Emmy award winning Current TV. He also directs and produces corporate and commercial films for various brands, charities and NGOs.

In 2013, Tristan’s achievements received due recognition when he won a BAFTA for directing a documentary for BBC Two entitled Just a Few Drinks.

Tristan is currently producing a feature-length documentary film called Moonwalkers, following the lives of three Michael Jackson impersonators as they chase their dreams of fame and fortune in Hollywood.