Trey Edward Shults

Trey Edward Shults
Occupation
Years active 2010–present

Trey Edward Shults is an American film director, producer, writer, and actor. He made his film debut in the short film Mother and Son (2010), and is best known for directing Krisha (2015).

Career

In 2010, Shults made his directorial debut in the short film, he also wrote, edited, and produced called Mother and Son, it starred Krisha Fairchild and Lucas Quintana.[1] In 2011 and 2012, Shults has served as the film loader, post-production intern, intern, on three of Terrence Malick's films, Weightless, Voyage of Time, and The Tree of Life.[2][3][4] At the time, Shults was in school for business management but dropped out to work on the films, and study films himself.[5] In 2011, Shults wrote, directed, produced, and edited, a short film starring Krisha Fairchild, titled Two to One.[6]

In 2014, Shults directed, wrote, and produced, acted, and edited Krisha, a short film starring Krisha Fairchild, Robyn Fairchild, and Billie Fairchild, all of whom Shults is related to.[7] The following year, he directed, wrote, and acted in a feature-length adaptation of the same name, which premiered at South by Southwest in March 2015, winning the Grand Jury Award.[8] The film is based up on a real-life incident, about Shults' cousin who relapsed at a family reunion.[9] It was acquired by A24, who also acquired Shult's upcoming film, It Comes at Night, a psychological horror film.[10] starring Joel Edgerton.[11][12]

In March 2015, Shults signed with WME.[13] Shults also served as the camera PA on the 2016 film Midnight Special.[14]

References

  1. ↑ Teodoro, Jose (March 14, 2016). "Interview: Trey Edward Shults". Filmcomment.com. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  2. ↑ McCracken, Kristin (October 5, 2015). "Q&A: TREY EDWARD SHULTS ON THE FAMILIAL BONDS OF 'KRISHA'". Hamptonsfilmfest.org. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  3. ↑ Travis, Ed (July 3, 2015). "INTERVIEW: KRISHA'S WRITER/DIRECTOR TREY EDWARD SHULTS". Cinapse.co. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  4. ↑ Tartaglione, Nancy (May 20, 2015). "Trey Shults And His 'Krisha' Star Talk Family Shoot & First Cannes – Video". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  5. ↑ Travis, Ed (July 3, 2015). "INTERVIEW: KRISHA'S WRITER/DIRECTOR TREY EDWARD SHULTS". Cinapse.co. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  6. ↑ Teodoro, Jose (March 14, 2016). "Interview: Trey Edward Shults". Filmcomment.com. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  7. ↑ Rapold, Nicolas (March 10, 2016). "With 'Krisha,' a Director Finds a Cast He Can Relate To". New York Times. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  8. ↑ Chang, Justin (March 17, 2015). "SXSW: 'Krisha,' 'Peace Officer' Win Grand Jury Prizes". Variety. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  9. ↑ Schildhause, Chloe (March 18, 2016). "Director Trey Edward Shults And Actress Krisha Fairchild Discuss The Unflinching 'Krisha'". UpRoxx.com. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  10. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (May 18, 2015). "A24 Makes Two-Pic Deal With 'Krisha' Helmer Trey Edward Shults". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
  11. ↑ Jafaar, Ali (June 10, 2016). "Joel Edgerton In Talks For Thriller 'It Comes At Night' By 'Krisha' Helmer Trey Edward Shults". Deadline.com. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  12. ↑ McNary, Dave (June 10, 2016). "Joel Edgerton Joins Thriller 'It Comes at Night'". Variety. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  13. ↑ A.Lincoln, Ross (March 25, 2015). "WME Signs 'Krisha' Filmmaker Trey Edward Shults". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  14. ↑ Teodoro, Jose (March 14, 2016). "Interview: Trey Edward Shults". Filmcomment.com. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
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