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Shults was born in Montgomery, Texas, the son of Robyn (Fairchild) and William Shults.<ref name=famse1/><ref>https://www.indiewire.com/2015/03/the-story-behind-krisha-the-family-affair-that-rocked-sxsw-248166/</ref>
Shults was born in Montgomery, Texas, the son of Robyn (Fairchild) and William Shults.<ref name=famse1/><ref>https://www.indiewire.com/2015/03/the-story-behind-krisha-the-family-affair-that-rocked-sxsw-248166/</ref>


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 ‘Krisha’|via=Hamptonsfilmfest.org|website=Hamptoms International Film Festival|first=Kristin|last=McCracken|date=October 5, 2015|access-date=March 18, 2016}}</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}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://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}}</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 />
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 ‘Krisha’|via=Hamptonsfilmfest.org|website=Hamptoms International Film Festival|first=Kristin|last=McCracken|date=October 5, 2015|access-date=March 18, 2016}}</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}}</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}}</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 />


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|publisher=[[New York Times]]|first=Nicolas|last=Rapold|date=March 10, 2016|access-date=March 18, 2016}}</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}}</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}}</ref> It was acquired by [[A24 (company)|A24]] and released in 2016.
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|publisher=[[New York Times]]|first=Nicolas|last=Rapold|date=March 10, 2016|access-date=March 18, 2016}}</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}}</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}}</ref> It was acquired by [[A24 (company)|A24]] and released in 2016.


In March 2015, Shults signed with [[William Morris Endeavor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://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}}</ref> Shults also served as the camera PA on the 2016 film ''[[Midnight Special (film)|Midnight Special]]''.<ref name=filmcomment />
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}}</ref> Shults also served as the camera PA on the 2016 film ''[[Midnight Special (film)|Midnight Special]]''.<ref name=filmcomment />


A24 also released Shults's 2017 psychological horror film, ''[[It Comes at Night]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://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.com|first=Mike|last=Fleming Jr|date=May 18, 2015|access-date=November 29, 2015}}</ref> starring [[Joel Edgerton]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://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}}</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}}</ref> His most recent film is the highly acclaimed drama ''[[Waves (film)|Waves]]'', which was released on November 15, 2019.
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.com|first=Mike|last=Fleming Jr|date=May 18, 2015|access-date=November 29, 2015}}</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}}</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}}</ref> His most recent film is the highly acclaimed drama ''[[Waves (film)|Waves]]'', which was released on November 15, 2019.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
'''Feature films'''
'''Feature films'''
* ''[[Krisha]]'' (2015) – director, writer, editor, producer, actor<ref name=allmovie/>
* ''[[Krisha]]'' (2015) – director, writer, editor, producer, actor<ref name=allmovie/>
* ''[[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>
* ''[[It Comes at Night]]'' (2017) – director, writer, co-editor<ref name=allmovie>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmovie.com/artist/trey-edward-shults-p813067|title=Trey Edward Shults|website=[[AllMovie]]|access-date=September 24, 2018}}</ref>
* ''[[Waves (film)|Waves]]'' (2019) – director, writer, co-editor
* ''[[Waves (film)|Waves]]'' (2019) – director, writer, co-editor


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Trey Edward Shults
Shults in 2015
Born (1988-10-06) October 6, 1988 (age 36)[1]
Montgomery, Texas, U.S.
Occupation(s)Film director, producer, writer, actor
Years active2010–present
RelativesKrisha 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 film Waves (2019).

Life and career

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 highly acclaimed drama Waves, which was released on November 15, 2019.

Filmography

Feature films

Short films

  • Mother and Son (2010) - director, writer, editor, producer
  • Two to One (2011) - director, writer, editor, producer
  • Krisha (2014) - director, writer, editor, producer, actor

References

  1. ^ a b https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V8RK-HTB
  2. ^ https://www.indiewire.com/2015/03/the-story-behind-krisha-the-family-affair-that-rocked-sxsw-248166/
  3. ^ a b c Teodoro, Jose (March 14, 2016). "Interview: Trey Edward Shults". Filmcomment.com. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  4. ^ McCracken, Kristin (October 5, 2015). "Q&A: Trey Edward Shults on the Familial Bonds of 'Krisha'". Hamptoms International Film Festival. Retrieved March 18, 2016 – via Hamptonsfilmfest.org.
  5. ^ a b Travis, Ed (July 3, 2015). "Interview: KRISHA's Writer/Director Trey Edward Shults". Cinapse.co. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  6. ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (May 20, 2015). "Trey Shults And His 'Krisha' Star Talk Family Shoot & First Cannes – Video". Deadline Hollywood. 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. ^ A.Lincoln, Ross (March 25, 2015). "WME Signs 'Krisha' Filmmaker Trey Edward Shults". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  11. ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (May 18, 2015). "A24 Makes Two-Pic Deal With 'Krisha' Helmer Trey Edward Shults". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
  12. ^ Jafaar, Ali (June 10, 2016). "Joel Edgerton In Talks For Thriller 'It Comes At Night' By 'Krisha' Helmer Trey Edward Shults". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  13. ^ McNary, Dave (June 10, 2016). "Joel Edgerton Joins Thriller 'It Comes at Night'". Variety. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  14. ^ a b "Trey Edward Shults". AllMovie. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
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