Frank Pinnock

A master of the urban drama genre, Frank Pinnock was born in 1962 in Kingston, Jamaica and started his active filmmaking career in the late 1980s. He is best known for directing films like "Gang Tapes" and "Caught Up" which reflect his fondness for gritty narratives set in the urban underworld. While Pinnock has yet to receive major film festival awards, his raw, uncompromising portrayal of urban life sets him apart in the film industry. On a personal note, Pinnock's dedication to gritty realism, coupled with his Jamaican roots, infuse his films with a unique flavor that is as compelling as it is confronting.