A young man with light brown hair, wearing a black shirt, smiling and pointing with his right hand, inside a building near a partially open garage door.
A young man and an older woman standing together in an empty auditorium with green seats and colorful walls, smiling at the camera.
A person with short hair looking at their phone outdoors during sunset, with trees and a clear sky in the background.
A young man with light skin and brown hair leaning over to look at a boy with tan skin and dark hair, who is holding a small electronic device with both hands. The background is a plain, off-white wall.
Group of people filming an outdoor scene with a young woman holding a microphone and an umbrella, while a man with a clipboard and others with recording equipment talk in a residential neighborhood.
Two men taking a selfie indoors, with a third person in the background taking a photo of them. The man on the right has blond hair and is smiling, while the man on the left has dark, curly hair and is also smiling. The setting appears to be a conference or meeting room with a projection screen and fluorescent lighting.
Group of young people working on a film set outdoors, with one person wearing a black cap labeled 'Vegan' and headphones, and others observing and discussing.
A young man with curly hair and a surprised expression looking at a computer screen.
Two men on a set with a punching bag, one with a beard and tattoos, and the other with brown hair, are looking down and talking.
Two people in a kitchen, one man and one woman, preparing food on a countertop filled with various kitchen items and supplies.
A young man sitting on a windowsill of a building, holding a camera and smiling as he takes photos outside on a sunny day.

Triston kollister

DireCTor / editor / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Triston Kollister is a director, writer, producer, and editor based in Austin, Texas. He founded Gecko Location Media to create sharp, story driven work across commercials, branded content, narrative films, and digital media.

Triston’s recent short film Peace and Serenity, featuring an extensive amount of emerging talent, is currently making the festival rounds. He has edited projects for Emmy-winning director Scott Rice, and has participated in productions featuring actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson.

He’s spent time in nearly every role on set, from grip to script supervisor, giving him a sharp understanding of the full production pipeline. Before that, he worked at Whataburger, which probably explains his love of efficiency under pressure.

Through Gecko Location, Triston continues to build a diverse body of work that bridges creative direction with polished execution.

Texas South Texas International Film Festival official selection 2025 emblem with laurel wreaths.
Logo for the 48 Hour Film Project featuring purple number 48, a clock with white hands, a film reel, and the text 'The 48 Hour Film Project' in purple.
A circular logo with the words 'SHOT SHOW' at the top and 'PRODUCTIONS' at the bottom. Inside the circle, there are four quadrants with the letters 'T', 'S', 'W', and 'N', separated by diagonal lines. The bottom quadrant contains a paw print.
Logo for Texas THON, benefiting Dell Children's Medical Center
Black background with white text that reads: "What is in this image? Respond in American English."
Logo for Texas Student Media at the University of Texas at Austin, Moody College of Communication, featuring a shield emblem with a star.
A black cup with a black saucer on a marble surface with a keyboard and computer monitor in the background.
Line drawing of a circular laurel wreath with two crossed fountain pens at the bottom. Inside the circle, text reads: "Script Competition Second Round Austin Film Festival 2024."
Logo of Paso Arroyo Construction with stylized initials 'PAC' in dark blue and tan colors and the company's name below.

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