TrixStarT.com - Shot of Horror with a Twist https://www.youtube.com/@TrixStarT
"TrixStarT is a visionary, multi-disciplinary auteur and the creative force behind a rapidly expanding universe of award-winning independent cinema". Operating at the intersection of devilish creativity & angelic precision, TrixStarT is renowned for a unique filmmaking methodology that seamlessly blends practical, hand-built artistry with cutting-edge digital VFX and AI integration.
As a completely independent powerhouse, TrixStarT has earned over 50 global Film Festival awards, sweeping major categories including Best Director, Best Writer, VFX, AI, and New Media.
A defining pillar of TrixStarT’s cinematic success is their wildly fruitful creative partnership with lead actor M. Killen. This dynamic collaboration has anchored the deep psychological tension of TrixStarT’s dark, technology-driven narratives. The duo's synergy has captivated international audiences and critics alike, resulting in a string of prestigious acting awards for Killen across London, Europe, Asia, and America.
By masterfully weaving classic filmmaking techniques with futuristic tools, TrixStarT continues to push the boundaries of independent storytelling, building singular, immersive worlds from the ground up.
"TRIXSTART is a singular force in the visual arts and independent filmmaking landscape, operating as a true solo auteur. For their AWARD WINNING debut film, they orchestrated every element of production, from script, cinematography, editing and sound to practical effects, intricate handcrafted props, and final VFX, forging a truly singular creative vision with extremely limited resources."
"This unwavering dedication and unique methodology are best exemplified by their award-winning debut short film, Merry Christmas Mithras. The film was conceived, written, directed, produced, shot, and edited entirely by TRIXSTART, who also handled the AI, graphics, animation, and all practical FX and art/handcrafted props."
The film premiered in the US at the prestigious Culver City Film Festival in Los Angeles, kicking off a run of global success. Despite its self-funded budget, Merry Christmas Mithras has garnered significant critical attention, being accepted into over 15 film festivals (in 1 month) and collecting multiple accolades, including awards for Best Cult Film, Best Debut Film, Best Experimental Film, and Best Short, alongside several Honorable Mentions. Its success is truly international, with awards and mentions spanning from the UK, Greece, and America to India and Thailand, a remarkable feat for a first film! - www.trixstart.com
"TRIXSTART's distinct style, a "Shot of Horror with a Twist," establishes them as a filmmaker with unique, dark stories to tell, who literally builds their cinematic world from the ground up. With three more films already in production, all bearing the hallmark of their handcrafted, all-in-one approach, TRIXSTART is unequivocally a new talent to watch."
Winner. Animated Short
Alien AI Armageddon
Independent Horror Movie Awards
2026
Short Movie
Merry Christmas Mithras
Catacombs Film Festival Catacombs Film Festival
2026
Rock 'n' roll soundtrack
Merry Christmas Mithras
Rock 'n' Roll Film Festival, Kenya (ROFFEKE)
Nairobi
2026
Best Debut Film Maker
Merry Christmas Mithras
INDIAN DIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL FILMFARE AWARDS
2026
BEST SHORT FILM - Honorable Mention
Merry Christmas Mithras
Athens International Film Festival
Athens
2026
Best First Time Director
Merry Christmas Mithras
World Class Film Awards
2026
Best Debut Filmmaker
Merry Christmas Mithras
Indie Cine Tube Awards
2026
Best Mobile Phone Short
The Cure
Dublin Movie Awards
2026
Multimedia Winner
The Cure
Bollywood International Film Awards
2026
Best International Narrative Short
The Cure
Paris International Short Festival
2026
Experimental Film - In Consideration
Merry Christmas Mithras
Culver City Film Festival
LA
2025
Best Movie (Short) - Honorable Mention
Merry Christmas Mithras
South West Film Fest
SW England
2025
Winner - Best Cult Film
Merry Christmas Mithras
Dreamz Catcher
Kolkata, West Bengal
2025
WINNER - Best Debut Film.
Merry Christmas Mithras
Bangkok Movie Awards
Bangkok
2025
WINNER Debut Filmmaker
Merry Christmas Mithras
Bangkok Movie Awards
Bangkok
Best AI
Forever Famous Immortal Retreat
RED MOVIE AWARDS
Winner - BEST FIRST TIME FILMMAKER
Merry Christmas Mithras
Asian Talent International Film Festival 2025
Maharashtra
Best Production Design - Winner
Merry Christmas Mithras
South Film and Arts Academy Festival
Best Editing
Forever Famous Immortal Retreat
Absurd Film Festival
Semi-Finalist - Filmmaking: Shorts
Merry Christmas Mithras
Southeast Asia International Film Festival
Best First-Time Filmmaker
Merry Christmas Mithras
International Celebration of Cinema
Most Innovative Production
Merry Christmas Mithras
MegaFlix Movie Awards
Best First-Time Filmmaker
Merry Christmas Mithras
Global INDIE Filmmaker Awards
Best Experimental Film
Merry Christmas Mithras
Peshawar International Film Festival
Best Movie (Short) - Honorable Mention
Merry Christmas Mithras
South West
England
Best Director Debut - Official Selection
Merry Christmas Mithras
Auguri Film Festival
Turin
BEST FIRST TIME DIRECTOR-SHORT
Merry Christmas Mithras
Crown Wood International Film Festival
European Short Film Competition - Official Selection
Merry Christmas Mithras
Cinemaking International Film Festival
AI film
Forever Famous Immortal Retreat
Short Shot Fest
Experimental Films
Merry Christmas Mithras
Berlin International Pictures Awards
Berlin
Filmmaking: Shorts - Finalist - In Consideration
Merry Christmas Mithras
Southeast Asia International Film Festival
Pattaya
AI Short Film
Alien AI Armageddon
AFRICA AI CREATIVITY AWARDS
My 1st Short film
Merry Christmas Mithras
Stockholm City Film Festival
WINNER - BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM
Merry Christmas Mithras
TAMIZHAGAM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Best New Media
Merry Christmas Mithras
International Black & Diversity Film Festival – (IBDFF) International Black & Diversity Film Festival – (IBDFF)
Ajax
Best British Short
Merry Christmas Mithras
Fortean Film Festival
Best First Time Filmmaker AI Short - Official Selection
Merry Christmas Mithras
SEOUL INTERNATIONAL AI FILM FESTIVAL
Seoul
Shorts - Trendsetters
Forever Famous Immortal Retreat
Filmmaker Sessions Volume 3
Hybrids - Official Selection
Merry Christmas Mithras
NeoCinema AI Film Festival
Shorts - Trailblazers
Forever Famous Immortal Retreat
First-Time Sessions Volume 2
BEST ANIMATION FILM
Forever Famous Immortal Retreat
Athens International Film Festival
Human + Machine Collaboration Award
Merry Christmas Mithras
Hollywood AI Short Film Awards
LA
Winner - Best First Time Director - Short Film
Merry Christmas Mithras
Bracciano Film and Arts Festival
Rome
Winner - Artist Short Film 2026
Merry Christmas Mithras
Mannheim Arts and Film Festival
Experimental Short - Finalist - In Consideration
Merry Christmas Mithras
World Indie Film Awards
Global
Best Debut Performance
Merry Christmas Mithras
Digital Griffix Film Awards
Quebec
Best Symbolic Film - Finalist
Merry Christmas Mithras
Art Giraffe International Film Festival
Nice
FIRST TIME DIRECTOR
Merry Christmas Mithras
Hollywood Stage Script Film Competition
Hollywood
Best British Short
Merry Christmas Mithras
Fortean Film Festival
Best Magic and Witchcraft Film - Official Selection
The Cure
Fortean Film Festival
Indie Narrative Short - Winner
The Cure
Milan Gold Awards
Milan
Best Production Design - Winner
The Cure
Eastern Europe Film Festival
Best Experimental Film
The Cure
South West Film Fest
Best Plot Twist - Official Selection
The Cure
South West Film Fest
Mystery Film - Winner
The Cure
International Movie Awards Indie
Best Art Director - Winner
The Cure
Krimson Horyzon International Film Festival
Most Original Concept
The Cure
South West Film Fest
Best Art Direction
The Cure
Digital Griffix Film Awards
Finalist
The Cure
Anatolia International Film Festival
Istanbul
Horror - Winner
The Cure
International Gold Awards
New York
Experimental Film
The Cure
Caravan International Film Festival
Experimental Film - Finalist
The Cure
Beyond Border International Film Festival
BEST EXPERIMENTAL FILM - Finalist
The Cure
Athens International Film Festival
Best Short Film Director - Official Selection
The Cure
SEAiff
Narrative Short Film - Official Selection
The Cure
All that Moves International Film Festival
Most Innovative Production - Official Selection
The Cure
International Celebration of Cinema
Best AI Film
Forever Famous Immortal Retreat
Silverlens Film Awards
Experimental Short
Merry Christmas Mithras
World Indie Film Awards
Experimental Film - Official Selection
Merry Christmas Mithras
Cinestesya Film Festival
Best Director Debut - In Consideration
Merry Christmas Mithras
Auguri Film Festival
Smart Phone Film - Official Selection
Merry Christmas Mithras
Wallachia Int'l Film Festival
Bucharest
First Time Director - Winner
Merry Christmas Mithras
International Movie Awards Indie
Best Horror Short - Finalist
Merry Christmas Mithras
Mei International Film Festival
Karnataka
Experimental - Finalist
Merry Christmas Mithras
Southeast Asia International Film Festival
Best Plot Twist
The Cure
South West Film Fest
Best Cult Film - Winner
Merry Christmas Mithras
Krimson Horyzon International Film Festival
West Bengal
Multiracial /Diversity - Feature/Short/ Web - Official Selection
Merry Christmas Mithras
Wolf Media Festival
Best British Short
The Cure
Fortean Film Festival
Shorts - Trendsetters - Official Selection
Merry Christmas Mithras
Filmmaker Sessions. Lift-Off Global
Honorable Mention
The Cure
The Dunwich Horror Fest
Best Experimental Film
The Cure
Asian Independent Film Festival
Best Experimental film - Official Selection
The Cure
CinemaBriz Film Festival
Experimental Film - Winner
The Cure
Florence Film Awards
Florence
Best Experimental Film - Official Selection
The Cure
South West Film Fest
Birth Date
October 10, 1990
Nickname
Trix
Birth City
Croydon
Current City
Seaford
Hometown
London
Height
5'10"
Gender
Prefer not to say
Ethnicity
Mixed
Eye Color
Other
Trix started Film TV career as a UX Tester and Digital Producer at Current TV, then as a Producer at MTV and then freelance contracts with Mercedes Smart.
With over 30 jobs in over 50 countries, from carpenter, artist and science teacher to marketing manager, writer and SEN specialist, TrixStarT has been there, got the T-shirt and then made a new T-shirt.
Recent work has primarily focused on AI testing, visuals and FX with companies XYZ, Hume and AI Film.
The poet makes himself a seer by a long, prodigious, and rational disordering of all the senses. Every form of love, of suffering, of madness; he searches himself, he consumes all the poisons in him, and keeps only their quintessences. - Arthur Rimbaud
TrixStarT.com - Shot of Horror with a Twist https://www.youtube.com/@TrixStarT
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