Perseverance Pictures is a film production company. We make narrative as well as corporate works. We develop ideas and concepts to create media content that engages viewers. Our work often reflects an inclusive world.
Founded by Director Tricia Collins
Over the last 11 years, Tricia has written, directed and starred in a wide variety of films, plays and television shows. She recently completed the Women In the Director’s Chair Career Advancement Module and has a Master of Arts in Media Production from Metropolitan University. From Science Fiction to diverse, female-driven action, Tricia balances her love of powerful dramatic feature films with stories that reflect diversity in the world around her. In 2018, Tricia’s short film Clinch received a nomination for Best Cinematography at the Richard Harris International Film Festival in Ireland and won for Best Actress at the Vancouver International Women in Film Festival. Tricia’s short films and plays have been presented at numerous festivals and received critical acclaim. These include WIFT-Toronto Short Film Showcase, Vancouver International Women in Film Festival, Vancouver Asian Film Festival, Female Eye Film Festival (Toronto), The Timehri Film Festival, and the NSI Online Film Festival.
Origin of the name…
The name Perseverance Pictures comes from the Perseverance Spirit (rum) shop in Berbice, Guyana. The Perseverance Spirit Shop was run by Tricia Collins’ maternal Grandmother Josephine. Married, and then widowed, at a young age Josephine ran the rum shop taking care of a many family members and overcoming many obstacles.
Perseverance means continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.
This is what we do at Perseverance Pictures.
