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Over the past 15 years, Tricia Collins has established herself as a dynamic and fearless creative force—writing, directing, and performing in an impressive range of films, plays, and television productions. A visionary storyteller with a distinctive voice, Tricia is an alumna of several prestigious programs, including the Stowe Story Lab Screenwriting Workshop at the Galway Film Fleadh in Ireland, Women in the Director’s Chair, and the WGC–Bell Media Diverse Screenwriting Program in Canada.

Her work has resonated on an international scale, with screenings and showcases at major festivals around the world. Notably, her work was featured at Carifesta in Guyana, an event attended by the country’s Prime Minister and President—underscoring both her cultural relevance and artistic impact. Her short film Clinch garnered critical recognition, earning Best Actress at the Vancouver International Women’s Festival and a Best Cinematography nomination at the Richard Harris International Film Festival.

From her first short film Reach to the poignant documentary Memento Vita, Tricia’s films have been showcased at esteemed festivals such as WIFT, the Vancouver Asian Film Festival, and the Female Eye Film Festival, affirming her status as a rising talent in Canadian and international cinema. In 2025, she completed BOB, a comedic short created for the Canadian Film Festival’s Comedy Igniter in Toronto, further demonstrating her versatility across genres.

A proud woman of colour, Tricia brings an essential and powerful perspective to the screen and stage. Her work is deeply rooted in authentic, female-driven narratives that reflect the diversity and complexity of the world we live in. Her critically acclaimed one-woman play Gravity premiered at the prestigious Theatre Guild of Guyana, toured to CINARS in Montreal, and traveled across the Caribbean—earning praise for its bold innovation and emotionally resonant storytelling.

Tricia holds a BFA in Contemporary Theatre from Simon Fraser University and a Master’s degree in Television Production from Metropolitan University. Her career continues to break boundaries, challenge conventions, and center voices that have long been underrepresented in the arts.

Tricia is also the owner and Director of Perseverance Pictures. For more info click here: