Kim Krizan, born on November 1, 1961, is an American writer and actress recognized for her work on the Before trilogy, which includes the films Before Sunrise and Before Sunset. She originated the story and characters for these films, collaborating with Richard Linklater to create the trilogy. Her screenplay for Before Sunset garnered her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and the Writers Guild of America Award in the same category. Krizan resides in Los Angeles where she writes and teaches writing courses, including at the University of California, Los Angeles. In 2021, she launched a video-based writing class on Patreon, further contributing to the education of aspiring writers.
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Shows that have booked Kim Krizan as a guest, ranked by appearance count.
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Kim Krizan has appeared on 5 podcasts across 5 episodes. Notable shows include Cineversary, London Writers' Salon, In The Mood For California.
Kim Krizan's most recent appearance was on "#190: Writing Hits for the Screen — Hannah Bos (Somebody Somewhere), Kim Krizan (Before Sunrise), Selina Lim (Sex Education) on Writing Partnerships, Character-First Screenwriting, Life in the Writers’ Room (Compilation)". London Writers' Salon, published Apr 20, 2026.
Cineversary. 2 appearances on record, most recently Jan 16, 2025.