Mike Tristano

Biography

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. God Bless America (2012) — Shady Gun Dealer
2. Cannibal Taboo (2006) — Billock
3. Demon Lover (1992) — Rick
4. Savage Season (2001) — Spider
5. Wasteland Justice (1999) — The Stranger
6. The Ultimate Prey (2000) — Man in Black
7. Body Count (1994) — Roman Valentine

Directed

1. Cannibal Taboo (2006) — Director
2. Warrior of Justice (1995) — Director
3. Demon Lover (1992) — Director
4. The Flesh Merchant (1993) — Director
5. Cyber Seeker (1993) — Director
6. Feast (1992) — Director
7. Savage Season (2001) — Director
8. Never Look Back (2000) — Director
9. Dark Nova (1999) — Director
10. Wasteland Justice (1999) — Director
11. Body Count (1994) — Director
12. The New Neighbors (2006) — Director