Years active 1998–present Known for Kill Your Darlings Education Yale University | Role Film director Name John Krokidas | |
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Born October 1, 1973 (age 50) ( 1973-10-01 ) Springfield, Massachusetts, United States Alma mater Yale University (B.A.)
New York University Occupation Film director, screenwriter, producer Movies Kill Your Darlings, Shame No More, Slo-Mo Similar People Dane DeHaan, Jack Huston, Ben Foster, Michael C Hall, Erin Maya Darke | ||
Dane dehaan and john krokidas interview at 21st annual hamptons international film festival
John Krokidas (born October 1, 1973) is an American film director, screenwriter and producer, best known for his directorial debut film, the 2013 biographical drama Kill Your Darlings.
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- Dane dehaan and john krokidas interview at 21st annual hamptons international film festival
- Early life
- Career
- Personal life
- References
Early 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.
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.
Personal life
Krokidas has Greek, Italian, and Jewish ancestry. He resides in New York and is openly gay.
