Trey Edward Shults

• Name — Trey Edward Shults • Born — 6 October 1988 • Birthplace — Montgomery, Texas, U.S. • Occupation — Film director, producer, writer, actor • Years Active — 2010–present • Relatives — Krisha Fairchild (aunt)

• Illustration — Trey at the 2016 Independent Spirit Awards Shults was born in Montgomery, Texas, the son of Robyn (Fairchild) and William Shults. 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 Fairchild, titled Two to One. 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. 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. He followed this film with the critically acclaimed drama Waves, which was released on November 15, 2019. His most recent film, Hurry Up Tomorrow, starring Abel Tesfaye, Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan, was released in May 2025 by Lionsgate and was widely panned by critics and audiences. Shults next began work on an untitled Hockey series from producer Shawn Levy, of which Shults will direct the first two episodes.

Short film • Year — Title — Director — Writer — Producer — Editor — Notes • 2010 — Mother and Son • 2011 — Two to One • 2014 — Krisha — Role: Trey Feature film • Year — Title — Director — Writer — Producer — Editor — Notes • 2015 — Krisha — Role: Trey • 2017 — It Comes at Night • 2019 — Waves • 2025 — Hurry Up Tomorrow — Executive Television • Year — Title — Notes • 2023 — Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty — Episode "The Magic Is Back" • 2026 — Cape Fear — Episode "Possum"

Trey Edward Shults is recorded with the occupation film producer. Recorded as film producer, actor, screenwriter, film editor and director.