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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|10|06}}<ref name=famse1>https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V8RK-HTB</ref> |
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|10|06}}<ref name=famse1>{{cite web |url=https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V8RK-HTB |title=Registration |access-date=2023-05-27 |url-access=registration |url-status=live |website=[[FamilySearch]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220503004841/https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V8RK-HTB |archive-date=May 3, 2022}}</ref> |
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| birth_place = Montgomery, Texas, U.S. |
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| occupation = Film director, producer, writer, actor |
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| years_active = 2010–present |
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| relatives = [[Krisha Fairchild]] (aunt) |
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'''Trey Edward Shults''' is an American film director, producer, writer, and actor. He is best known as the director and writer of the [[drama film|drama]] ''[[Krisha]]'' (2015), |
'''Trey Edward Shults''' (born October 6, 1988) is an American film director, producer, writer, and actor. He is best known as the director and writer of the [[drama film|drama]] ''[[Krisha]]'' (2015), the [[psychological horror]] film ''[[It Comes at Night]]'' (2017), and the [[drama film|drama]] ''[[Waves (2019 film)|Waves]]'' (2019). |
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==Life and career== |
==Life and career== |
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Shults was born in Montgomery, Texas, the son of Robyn (Fairchild) and William Shults.<ref |
Shults was born in Montgomery, Texas, the son of Robyn (Fairchild) and William Shults.<ref name=famse1/><ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.indiewire.com/2015/03/the-story-behind-krisha-the-family-affair-that-rocked-sxsw-248166/|title = The Story Behind 'Krisha,' the Family Affair That Rocked SXSW|date = March 23, 2015|access-date = May 3, 2022|archive-date = May 1, 2022|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220501213732/https://www.indiewire.com/2015/03/the-story-behind-krisha-the-family-affair-that-rocked-sxsw-248166/|url-status = live}}</ref> |
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In 2010, he made his directorial debut in the short film ''Mother and Son'', which he also wrote, edited, and produced. It starred Krisha Fairchild and Lucas Quintana.<ref name=filmcomment>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmcomment.com/blog/interview-trey-edward-shults/|title=Interview: Trey Edward Shults|publisher=Filmcomment.com|first=Jose|last=Teodoro|date=March 14, 2016|access-date=March 18, 2016}}</ref> In 2011 and 2012, Shults variously served as film loader, post-production intern, and intern, on three of [[Terrence Malick]]'s films, ''[[Weightless (film)|Song to Song]]'', ''[[Voyage of Time]]'', and ''[[The Tree of Life (film)|The Tree of Life]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hamptonsfilmfest.org/features/qa-trey-edward-shults-krisha/|title=Q&A: Trey Edward Shults on the Familial Bonds of |
In 2010, he made his directorial debut in the short film ''Mother and Son'', which he also wrote, edited, and produced. It starred [[Krisha Fairchild]] and Lucas Quintana.<ref name=filmcomment>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmcomment.com/blog/interview-trey-edward-shults/|title=Interview: Trey Edward Shults|publisher=Filmcomment.com|first=Jose|last=Teodoro|date=March 14, 2016|access-date=March 18, 2016|archive-date=March 26, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160326230958/http://www.filmcomment.com/blog/interview-trey-edward-shults/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2011 and 2012, Shults variously served as film loader, post-production intern, and intern, on three of [[Terrence Malick]]'s films, ''[[Weightless (film)|Song to Song]]'', ''[[Voyage of Time]]'', and ''[[The Tree of Life (film)|The Tree of Life]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hamptonsfilmfest.org/features/qa-trey-edward-shults-krisha/|title=Q&A: Trey Edward Shults on the Familial Bonds of 'Krisha'|via=Hamptonsfilmfest.org|website=Hamptoms International Film Festival|first=Kristin|last=McCracken|date=October 5, 2015|access-date=March 18, 2016|archive-date=February 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160215131953/http://hamptonsfilmfest.org/features/qa-trey-edward-shults-krisha/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=cinapse>{{cite web|url=http://cinapse.co/2015/07/03/interview-krishas-writerdirector-trey-edward-shults/|title=Interview: KRISHA's Writer/Director Trey Edward Shults|publisher=Cinapse.co|first=Ed|last=Travis|date=July 3, 2015|access-date=March 18, 2016|archive-date=March 26, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160326125843/http://cinapse.co/2015/07/03/interview-krishas-writerdirector-trey-edward-shults/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2015/05/krisha-trey-shults-director-to-watch-cannes-video-1201429591/|title=Trey Shults And His 'Krisha' Star Talk Family Shoot & First Cannes – Video|publisher=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Nancy|last=Tartaglione|date=May 20, 2015|access-date=March 18, 2016|archive-date=March 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160327020843/http://deadline.com/2015/05/krisha-trey-shults-director-to-watch-cannes-video-1201429591/|url-status=live}}</ref> At the time, Shults was a [[business management]] student but dropped out to work on films and study films himself.<ref name=cinapse /> In 2011, Shults wrote, directed, produced, and edited, a short film starring Fairchild, titled ''Two to One''.<ref name=filmcomment /> |
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In 2014, Shults directed, wrote, produced, edited, and appeared in '' |
In 2014, Shults directed, wrote, produced, edited, and appeared in ''Krisha'', a short film starring Fairchild, Robyn, and Billie Fairchild, all of whom are related to Shults.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/13/movies/with-krisha-a-director-finds-a-cast-he-can-relate-to.html?_r=0|title=With 'Krisha,' a Director Finds a Cast He Can Relate To|work=[[New York Times]]|first=Nicolas|last=Rapold|date=March 10, 2016|access-date=March 18, 2016|archive-date=December 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228054007/https://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/13/movies/with-krisha-a-director-finds-a-cast-he-can-relate-to.html?_r=0|url-status=live}}</ref> The following year, he directed, wrote, and acted in a [[Krisha|feature-length adaptation of the same name]], which premiered at [[South by Southwest]] in March 2015, winning the Grand Jury Award.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/festivals/sxsw-film-awards-krisha-peace-officer-win-grand-jury-awards-1201454995/|title=SXSW: 'Krisha,' 'Peace Officer' Win Grand Jury Prizes|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Justin|last=Chang|date=March 17, 2015|access-date=March 18, 2016|archive-date=March 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305002940/http://variety.com/2015/film/festivals/sxsw-film-awards-krisha-peace-officer-win-grand-jury-awards-1201454995/|url-status=live}}</ref> The film is based upon a real-life incident involving Shults's cousin, who experienced a relapse at a family reunion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uproxx.com/movies/interview-krisha-trey-edward-shults-krisha-fairchild/2/|title=Director Trey Edward Shults And Actress Krisha Fairchild Discuss The Unflinching 'Krisha'|publisher=UpRoxx.com|first=Chloe|last=Schildhause|date=March 18, 2016|access-date=March 18, 2016|archive-date=March 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320204159/http://uproxx.com/movies/interview-krisha-trey-edward-shults-krisha-fairchild/2/|url-status=live}}</ref> It was acquired by [[A24]] and released in 2016. |
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In March 2015, Shults signed with [[William Morris Endeavor]].<ref>{{cite web|url= |
In March 2015, Shults signed with [[William Morris Endeavor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2015/03/krisha-filmmaker-trey-edward-shults-signs-with-wme-1201398771/|title=WME Signs 'Krisha' Filmmaker Trey Edward Shults|publisher=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Ross|last=A.Lincoln|date=March 25, 2015|access-date=March 18, 2016|archive-date=March 26, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160326220851/http://deadline.com/2015/03/krisha-filmmaker-trey-edward-shults-signs-with-wme-1201398771/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Shults also served as the camera PA on the 2016 film ''[[Midnight Special (film)|Midnight Special]]''.<ref name=filmcomment /> |
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A24 also released Shults's 2017 psychological horror film, ''[[It Comes at Night]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url= |
A24 also released Shults's 2017 psychological horror film, ''[[It Comes at Night]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2015/05/krisha-director-trey-edward-shults-a24-cannes-two-picture-deal-1201429107/|title=A24 Makes Two-Pic Deal With 'Krisha' Helmer Trey Edward Shults|publisher=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming|date=May 18, 2015|access-date=November 29, 2015|archive-date=December 8, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208162231/http://deadline.com/2015/05/krisha-director-trey-edward-shults-a24-cannes-two-picture-deal-1201429107/|url-status=live}}</ref> starring [[Joel Edgerton]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2016/06/joel-edgerton-it-comes-at-night-trey-edwards-smith-a24-1201770393/|title=Joel Edgerton In Talks For Thriller 'It Comes At Night' By 'Krisha' Helmer Trey Edward Shults|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Ali|last=Jafaar|date=June 10, 2016|access-date=September 16, 2016|archive-date=September 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917155134/http://deadline.com/2016/06/joel-edgerton-it-comes-at-night-trey-edwards-smith-a24-1201770393/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/joel-edgerton-it-comes-at-night-1201793104/|title=Joel Edgerton Joins Thriller 'It Comes at Night'|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Dave|last=McNary|date=June 10, 2016|access-date=September 16, 2016|archive-date=September 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917085046/http://variety.com/2016/film/news/joel-edgerton-it-comes-at-night-1201793104/|url-status=live}}</ref> His most recent film is the critically acclaimed drama ''[[Waves (2019 film)|Waves]]'', which was released on November 15, 2019. |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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'''Short film''' |
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* ''[[Krisha]]'' (2015) – director, writer, editor, producer, actor<ref name=allmovie/> |
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* ''[[It Comes at Night]]'' (2017) – director, writer, co-editor<ref name=allmovie>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmovie.com/artist/trey-edward-shults-p813067|title=Trey Edward Shults|website=[[AllMovie]]|access-date=September 24, 2018}}</ref> |
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* ''[[Waves (film)|Waves]]'' (2019) – director, writer, co-editor |
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| 2011 |
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| ''Two to One'' |
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| 2014 |
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| ''Krisha'' |
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| 2015 |
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| 2017 |
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| ''[[It Comes at Night]]'' |
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| 2019 |
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| ''[[Waves (2019 film)|Waves]]'' |
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| ''[[Hurry Up Tomorrow (film)|Hurry Up Tomorrow]]'' |
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| 2023 |
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| ''[[Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty]]'' |
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| Episode "The Magic Is Back" |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 23:53, 1 December 2024
Trey Edward Shults | |
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Born | [1] Montgomery, Texas, U.S. | October 6, 1988
Occupation(s) | Film director, producer, writer, actor |
Years active | 2010–present |
Relatives | Krisha Fairchild (aunt) |
Trey Edward Shults (born October 6, 1988) is an American film director, producer, writer, and actor. He is best known as the director and writer of the drama Krisha (2015), the psychological horror film It Comes at Night (2017), and the drama Waves (2019).
Life and career
[edit]Shults was born in Montgomery, Texas, the son of Robyn (Fairchild) and William Shults.[1][2]
In 2010, he made his directorial debut in the short film Mother and Son, which he also wrote, edited, and produced. It starred Krisha Fairchild and Lucas Quintana.[3] In 2011 and 2012, Shults variously served as film loader, post-production intern, and intern, on three of Terrence Malick's films, Song to Song, Voyage of Time, and The Tree of Life.[4][5][6] At the time, Shults was a business management student but dropped out to work on films and study films himself.[5] In 2011, Shults wrote, directed, produced, and edited, a short film starring Fairchild, titled Two to One.[3]
In 2014, Shults directed, wrote, produced, edited, and appeared in Krisha, a short film starring Fairchild, Robyn, and Billie Fairchild, all of whom are related to Shults.[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 upon a real-life incident involving Shults's cousin, who experienced a relapse at a family reunion.[9] It was acquired by A24 and released in 2016.
In March 2015, Shults signed with William Morris Endeavor.[10] Shults also served as the camera PA on the 2016 film Midnight Special.[3]
A24 also released Shults's 2017 psychological horror film, It Comes at Night,[11] starring Joel Edgerton.[12][13] His most recent film is the critically acclaimed drama Waves, which was released on November 15, 2019.
Filmography
[edit]Short film
Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Editor | Notes |
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2010 | Mother and Son | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
2011 | Two to One | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
2014 | Krisha | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Role: Trey |
Feature film
Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Editor | Notes |
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2015 | Krisha | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Role: Trey |
2017 | It Comes at Night | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | |
2019 | Waves | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
TBA | Hurry Up Tomorrow | Yes | Yes | Executive | Yes | Post-production |
Television
Year | Title | Notes |
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2023 | Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty | Episode "The Magic Is Back" |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Registration". FamilySearch. Archived from the original on May 3, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ "The Story Behind 'Krisha,' the Family Affair That Rocked SXSW". March 23, 2015. Archived from the original on May 1, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ a b c Teodoro, Jose (March 14, 2016). "Interview: Trey Edward Shults". Filmcomment.com. Archived from the original on March 26, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
- ^ McCracken, Kristin (October 5, 2015). "Q&A: Trey Edward Shults on the Familial Bonds of 'Krisha'". Hamptoms International Film Festival. Archived from the original on February 15, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2016 – via Hamptonsfilmfest.org.
- ^ a b Travis, Ed (July 3, 2015). "Interview: KRISHA's Writer/Director Trey Edward Shults". Cinapse.co. Archived from the original on March 26, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (May 20, 2015). "Trey Shults And His 'Krisha' Star Talk Family Shoot & First Cannes – Video". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 27, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
- ^ Rapold, Nicolas (March 10, 2016). "With 'Krisha,' a Director Finds a Cast He Can Relate To". New York Times. Archived from the original on December 28, 2017. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
- ^ Chang, Justin (March 17, 2015). "SXSW: 'Krisha,' 'Peace Officer' Win Grand Jury Prizes". Variety. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
- ^ Schildhause, Chloe (March 18, 2016). "Director Trey Edward Shults And Actress Krisha Fairchild Discuss The Unflinching 'Krisha'". UpRoxx.com. Archived from the original on March 20, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
- ^ A.Lincoln, Ross (March 25, 2015). "WME Signs 'Krisha' Filmmaker Trey Edward Shults". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 26, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (May 18, 2015). "A24 Makes Two-Pic Deal With 'Krisha' Helmer Trey Edward Shults". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
- ^ Jafaar, Ali (June 10, 2016). "Joel Edgerton In Talks For Thriller 'It Comes At Night' By 'Krisha' Helmer Trey Edward Shults". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 17, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ^ McNary, Dave (June 10, 2016). "Joel Edgerton Joins Thriller 'It Comes at Night'". Variety. Archived from the original on September 17, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2016.