John Krokidas
| John Krokidas | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 1, 1973 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 (born October 1, 1973)[2] 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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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.[1][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]
Personal life
Krokidas has Greek, Italian, and Jewish ancestry.[4][5][6] He resides in New York and is openly gay.[3]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Director | Producer | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Black Box | Yes | Episodes: "Who Are You", "Exceptional or Dead" |
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