Jonathan Levine

About Me

Born and raised in New York City, writer-director Jonathan Levine (The Wackness) has been making films since he was 12 years old. Following his graduation from Brown University's Art/Semiotics program, he worked in New York as personal assistant to renowned writer/director Paul Schrader.

In 2002, Jonathan moved to Los Angeles to attend the American Film Institute Conservatory as a director. Jonathan's thesis film, SHARDS, about a hip hop DJ's attempt to kick his crystal meth habit, screened at film festivals around the world, and won the Best Short Film award at the American Black Film Festival. HBO acquired the rights to distribute the film, and it has aired on the network since 2005. As recognition for his work on SHARDS, AFI awarded Jonathan their prestigious Richard P. Rogers Spirit of Excellence Award.

Jonathan's first feature, the slasher film ALL THE BOYS LOVE MANDY LANE, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2006, and was acquired for distribution by Senator Entertainment. It will be released in early 2008 nationwide.

Contacts (1)