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Tristram Atkins

Personal Info

Known For

Writing

Gender

Male

Birthday

March 29, 1977(49)

Place of Birth

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Also Known As

Tristan Atkins

Tristram Atkins

Writing

Biography

Tristram Atkins is a South African scriptwriter and Mandela Rhodes Scholar. His works have received numerous awards and nominations including a SAFTA and a Loerie. In 2006, Ongeriewe, a short film he co-wrote and produced was selected in competition for a Palme d'Or at the Festival de Cannes. He holds a post graduate degree in Arts. He has written over 4000 television, radio and social media episodes for kykNET, Showmax, SABC, eTV, NatGeo including the hit Netflix shows Unseen and Blood & Water.