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| Popular As | John Krokidas |
| Occupation | Director |
| Age | 51 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Born | October 1, 1973 (Springfield, Massachusetts, USA) |
| Birthday | October 1 |
| Town/City | Springfield, Massachusetts, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
John Krokidas’s zodiac sign is Libra. According to astrologers, People born under the sign of Libra are peaceful, fair, and they hate being alone. Partnership is very important for them, as their mirror and someone giving them the ability to be the mirror themselves. These individuals are fascinated by balance and symmetry, they are in a constant chase for justice and equality, realizing through life that the only thing that should be truly important to themselves in their own inner core of personality. This is someone ready to do nearly anything to avoid conflict, keeping the peace whenever possible
John Krokidas was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.
John received his B.A. in Theater and American Studies from Yale University, where he studied acting and graduated with a Distinction in the Major before attending New York University's Graduate Film Program.
He wrote and directed two short films while at NYU. His first, "Shame No More" played at over 70 film festivals and sold to over ten countries in North America and Europe. His second film, "Slo-Mo" premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and went on to play Sundance before traveling the world, winning several awards and becoming a finalist for the 2003 Academy Awards.
"Slo-Mo" was bought by HBO, PBS and the Sundance Channel.Since graduating, John was signed to a three-picture writing deal at Miramax, and has also written screenplays for Universal Studios, Bruce Cohen ("American Beauty" and "Milk"), Alan Poul ("Six Feet Under") and Renee Zellweger.
In addition, John has co-written and is directing "Kill Your Darlings," a film about the birth of the Beat movement with Killer Films ("Boy's Don't Cry" and "Far From Heaven") producing and starring Daniel Radcliffe, Elizabeth Olsen, Dane Dehaan, Jack Huston, Michael C Hall and Catherine Keener.
John was chosen in 2009 by "The Advocate" as one of their "Top 40 Under 40," and wrote and directed a PSA for the 2008 Presidential Election that was picked by CNN as one of their "Best Political Ads of the Year.
"He has taught filmmaking and lectured at the University of Southern California, New York University, the New School and Yale University.
