| Who is it? | Director, Writer, Editor |
| Birth Day | October 06, 1988 |
| Age | 34 YEARS OLD |
| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter, film editor, actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Trey Edward Shults, a highly talented filmmaker, known for his exceptional skills as a director, writer, and editor, has gained recognition in the film industry. Born in 1988, Shults has successfully made his mark with his unique storytelling techniques and captivating visuals. As his career continues to flourish, it comes as no surprise that his net worth is expected to soar to an estimated $1.6 million by 2024. With a string of critically acclaimed projects under his belt, Shults is undoubtedly a rising star whose work will continue to captivate audiences for years to come.
Shults was born in Houston, Texas. 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. 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. At the time, Shults was a Business management student but dropped out to work on films and study films himself. In 2011, Shults wrote, directed, produced, and edited, a short film starring Krisha Fairchild, titled Two to One.
In 2014, Shults directed, wrote, produced, edited, and appeared in ‘’Krisha’’, a short film starring Krisha, Robyn, and Billie Fairchild, all of whom are related to Shults. 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. The film is based upon a real-life incident involving Shults's cousin, who experienced a relapse at a family reunion. It was acquired by A24 and released in 2016.
In March 2015, Shults signed with william Morris Endeavor. Shults also served as the camera PA on the 2016 film Midnight Special.
A24 also released Shults's 2017 psychological horror film, It Comes at Night, starring Joel Edgerton.
