Trystin Kier Francis

Trystin Kier Francis is the Founder and Executive Producer of Lilian Sidney Endeavor, a multi-media entertainment brand and subsidiary of his design and lifestyle brand the Kier Company. He is a Producer, Writer, Show Runner, and Production Designer. Trystin is a South Bronx native, born to a Panamanian immigrant family. He attended New York City public schools and was trained in painting and sculpture by celebrated artist Joan Harmon. He went to study drawing at the world-renowned National Academy of Fine Arts under the late legendary artist and teacher, Doris Staal. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Benedict College in Mass Communications, a design diploma from the Interior Design Institute, and is a candidate for a Master of Architecture degree from the University of the District of Columbia. Trystin's love of art and design led to the founding of the Kier Company in 2006. The Kier Company is a design and lifestyle brand specializing in turning lifestyles into luxury. The firm's core practices are residential and commercial general contracting, Schematic design, and Architectural rendering and drafting. In 2015, Trystin launched Lilian Sidney Endeavor, a multi-media entertainment company which focuses on original scripted programming for motion picture and television, digital media content development, and Production Design for Motion Picture and Television. Trystin was ranked as one of the 2011 Radio One top 30 under 30 young professionals, he is a recipient of the 2013 Envest Foundation's top 40 under 40 in philanthropy award, and is the recipient of the 2016 DC Hall of Fame Society Capital Probe award. He is recognized among Washington, D.C.'s Black professional's in Who's Who in Black Washington. He is one of Hollywood's most sought after up and coming Producers and Show Runners.