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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…
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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.
Filmography
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2025
Ojai
Movie Armorer
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2025
Wanted
Movie Armorer
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2024
Gold Diggers
Movie Armorer
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2024
Dirty Cops
Movie Armorer
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2024
Wanted Man
Movie Armorer
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2023
One Ranger
Movie Armorer
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2023
The Last Deal
Movie Armorer
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2021
Shelter in Place
Movie Property Master
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2021
Insight
Movie Armorer
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2020
Attack of the Unknown
Movie Armorer
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2020
There's No Such Thing as Vampires
Movie Armorer
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2019
Rogue Warfare
Movie Armorer
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2019
Cuck
Movie Armorer
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2018
Cam
Movie Armorer
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2018
Downrange
Movie Armorer
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2018
Gone Are the Days
Movie Armorer
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2016
Within
Movie Armorer
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2016
Sniper: Special Ops
Movie Armorer
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2016
Adulterers
Movie Armorer
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2015
The Lotus Gun
Movie Armorer
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2014
Echoes in an Empty Apartment
Movie Special Effects
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2013
The Den
Movie Armorer
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2013
Dark Power
Movie Armorer
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2012
Hit & Run
Movie Armorer
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2012
God Bless America
Movie Shady Gun Dealer
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2012
Small Apartments
Movie Armorer
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2011
Star Trek: The Next Generation - A XXX Parody
Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist
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2010
Epic Rap Battles of History
TV show Weapons Master
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2010
The Sex Files 2: A Dark XXX Parody
Movie Special Effects
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2010
Megaconda
Movie Thanks
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2009
Operation: Tropical Stormy
Movie Weapons Master
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2009
How to Be a Serial Killer
Movie Armorer
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2009
Angel of Death
Movie Armorer
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2009
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
Movie Armorer
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2009
Charlie Valentine
Movie Weapons Master
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2009
Fatal Secrets
Movie Armorer
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2008
Black Widow
Movie Armorer
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2008
Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge
Movie Armorer
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2008
Alien Raiders
Movie Armorer
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2008
Starship Troopers 3: Marauder
Movie Special Effects
