Tristram Atkins

Writer

March 29, 1977 (49 years)
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.

Known For

  • Blood & Water
    Blood & Water4 seasons
  • Unseen (2023)
    Unseen (2023)2 seasons
  • Suidooster
    Suidooster12 seasons
  • Diepe Waters
    Diepe Waters4 seasons
  • Arendsvlei
    Arendsvlei2 seasons
  • Love, Lies and Hybrids
    Love, Lies and Hybrids2021
  • Skemergrond
    Skemergrond2 seasons
  • Afgrond
    Afgrond10 episodes
  • Mince Jou Hare
    Mince Jou Hare1 season
  • Binnelanders
    Binnelanders21 seasons
  • Skemerdans
    Skemerdans1 season

Filmography

2024
Skemergrond · as Concept Development
2021
Abyss · as Writing Team
2018
Eagle's Valley · as Writing Team
2015
Suidooster · as Dialogue Writer