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.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. Krokidas has Greek, Italian, and
Jewish ancestry. His maternal grandmother was Jewish.He resides in New
York and is openly gay.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.
screenwriter, and producer, best known for his directorial debut film,
the 2013 biographical drama Kill Your Darlings.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. Krokidas has Greek, Italian, and
Jewish ancestry. His maternal grandmother was Jewish.He resides in New
York and is openly gay.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.
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