John Krokidas
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| Born | Springfield, Massachusetts, United States[1] |
| Alma mater | Yale University (B.A.) New York University |
| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter, producer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Known for | Kill Your Darlings (2013) |
John Krokidas [2] is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer, best known for his directorial debut film, the 2013 biographical drama Kill Your Darlings.
Personal life[]
Krokidas attended Yale University, where he originally enrolled into acting. Krokidas graduated with a B.A. in theater and American studies, as well as a Distinction in the Major. He later attended New York University, where he studied the Graduate Film program.[1][3] Krokidas has Greek, Italian, and Jewish ancestry.[4][5][6] His maternal grandmother was Jewish.[7]
He resides in New York and is openly gay.[3]
Career[]
During his time at New York University, Krokidas began directing short films such as Shame No More (1999) and Slo-Mo (2001). After graduation, he signed a three-year contract with film company Miramax Films, having earlier done script coverage for the studio. In 2013, Krokidas directed, co-wrote and produced his first feature film, Kill Your Darlings, starring Daniel Radcliffe.[3]
Filmography[]
| Year | Film | Director | Producer | Writer | Notes |
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| 1998 | Billy Twist | Yes | Short film | ||
| 1999 | Shame No More | Yes | Yes | Short film | |
| 2001 | Slo-Mo | Yes | Yes | Short film | |
| 2008 | Anatomy of a Socially Awkward Situation | Yes | Short film | ||
| 2013 | Kill Your Darlings | Yes | Yes | Yes | Feature film |
Television[]
| Year | Television | Director | Producer | Writer | Notes |
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| 2014 | Black Box | Yes | Episodes: "Who Are You", "Exceptional or Dead" | ||
| 2016 | Wayward Pines | Yes | Episode: "Once Upon a Time in Wayward Pines" |
See also[]
- Dramatic license
- LGBT culture in New York City
- List of LGBT people from New York City
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Kill Your Darlings". Toronto International Film Festival. Archived from the original on October 1, 2013. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
- ^ "John Krokidas – Awards & Bio". Gold Derby. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Director John Krokidas is bringing Beat generation to Sundance". The Pappas Post. January 11, 2013. Archived from the original on October 2, 2013. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
- ^ Mann, Iris (September 6, 2013). "Little-known stories live large on screen". The Jewish Journal. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
- ^ "John Krokidas' movie release date announced". The Pappas Post. June 9, 2013. Archived from the original on October 2, 2013. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
- ^ Fox, Michael (November 22, 2013). "Darlings revisits pivotal year". Jewish Independent. Retrieved September 20, 2014.
- ^ http://www.jewishindependent.ca/oldsite/archives/nov13/archives13nov22-12.html
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