Actor
Mike Tristano
Although he himself denies it, Mike Tristano is a nearly legendary figure in the world of independent cinema and "B" movies. His body of work as an armorer, on-set weapons handler and special makeup effects artist is truly amazing, and some of the low-budget films he has written and directed have become underground cult classics. He is the only "true" non-union supplier of movie weaponry and armorer services, historical and military props, special makeup FX and weapons-related effects. Always believing that independent and low-budget filmmakers should have access to the same quality of weapons and special makeup effects for their films as the major studios, he always made his services affordable and still maintained top quality in his work for them. His incredible and ongoing number of credits, and his sterling reputation, are undeniable testimony to that fact. He spent several years bouncing around the world as a "hired gun," working with various military intelligence agencies, and as a weapons advisor, K&R negotiator, and Executive Security Consultant, before going into the film business full time.
Directed

Dark Nova
Director · 1999

The New Neighbors
Director · 2006

The Ultimate Prey
Co-Director · 2000

Body Count
Director · 1994

Wasteland Justice
Director · 1999

The Flesh Merchant
Director · 1993

Demon Lover
Director · 1992

Feast
Director · 1992

Savage Season
Director · 2001

Cyber Seeker
Director · 1993

Never Look Back
Director · 2000

Warrior of Justice
Director · 1995

Cannibal Taboo
Director · 2006
