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FILM INDEPENDENT ANNOUNCES JOHN KRASINSKI TO GUEST-DIRECT LIVE READ OF GOOD WILL HUNTING
AT FILM INDEPENDENT LIVE READ NEW YORK

PRESENTED BY FILM INDEPENDENT AND THE NEW YORK TIMES
AT THE NYU SKIRBALL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS ON OCTOBER 7, 2016

Los Angeles, September 22, 2016 – Film Independent announced today that John Krasinski (The Hollars, 13 Hours, Jack Ryan) will be the Guest Director for the Film Independent Live Read New York, presented by Film Independent and The New York Times. Krasinski will direct the Live Read of Good Will Hunting at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, October 7. In Live Read tradition, talent will be announced only days before the performance via Twitter by @johnkrasinski.

Past Live Read Guest Directors have included Olivia Wilde, Laurence Fishburne, Seth Rogen, Quentin Tarantino and Paul and Chris Weitz, among others. Good Will Hunting was released theatrically in 1997 and was directed by Gus Van Sant, written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Jason Reitman is the series creator and Elvis Mitchell is the Film Independent Curator.

“For a whole lot of people Good Will Hunting is so good that you’ve watched it more than 10 times,” said John Krasinski. “For anyone from Boston, it’s so good… we’ve now made it mandatory to get the poster tattooed on our backs. As a director, I am more than excited to be a part of this Live Read. As the president of the Matt Damon fan club… I am just straight fan girling.”

Film Independent has presented Live Read to its audiences since October 2011 as a part of Film Independent at LACMA and at the Ace Hotel Downtown LA. Each exclusive, one-night-only performance brings together a cast of high-profile actors for unrehearsed, live on-stage readings of celebrated screenplays. Past screenplays include American Beauty, American Pie, Boogie Nights, Dazed and Confused, The Empire Strikes Back, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Glengary Glen Ross, The Hateful Eight, His Girl Friday, The Princess Bride, Pulp Fiction and most recently Stand by Me. As performances are not recorded or broadcast, only the audiences at the live performances are able to experience Live Read.

Tickets go on sale Friday, September 23
For ticket information please visit: livereadny.com

National CineMedia is supporting sponsor of Film Independent Live Read New York.

 

About Film Independent

Film Independent is the non-profit arts organization that champions creative independence in visual storytelling and supports a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation, and uniqueness of vision. Film Independent helps filmmakers make their movies, builds an audience for their projects, and works to diversify the film industry. Film Independent’s Board of Directors, filmmakers, staff, and constituents, is comprised of an inclusive community of individuals across ability, age, ethnicity, gender, race, and sexual orientation. Anyone passionate about film can become a member, whether you are a filmmaker, industry professional, or a film lover.

Film Independent produces the Spirit Awards, the annual celebration honoring artist-driven films and recognizing the finest achievements of American independent filmmakers. Film Independent also produces the LA Film Festival, showcasing the best of American and international cinema and Film Independent at LACMA, a year-round, weekly program that offers unique cinematic experiences for the Los Angeles creative community and the general public.

With over 250 annual screenings and events, Film Independent provides access to a network of like-minded artists who are driving creativity in the film industry. Film Independent’s Artist Development program offers free Labs for selected writers, directors, producers and documentary filmmakers and presents year-round networking opportunities. Project Involve is Film Independent’s signature program dedicated to fostering the careers of talented filmmakers from communities traditionally underrepresented in the film industry. For more information or to become a Member, visit filmindependent.org.

 

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