Richard Linklater

Richard Linklater

Keynote Speaker: Film Director, Producer & Screenwriter Known for "Dazed and Confused," "School of Rock" and "Boyhood"

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Richard Linklater Biography

Richard Linklater is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is known for making films that deal thematically with suburban culture and the effects of the passage of time. His films include the comedies Slacker and Dazed and Confused; the Before trilogy of romance films; the music-themed comedy School of Rock; the adult animated films Waking Life, A Scanner Darkly, and Apollo 10 1⁄2: A Space Age Childhood; the coming-of-age drama Boyhood; and the comedy film Everybody Wants Some!!. Linklater’s latest comedy thriller, Hit Man, came out in 2023.

Linklater is known to have a distinct style and method of filmmaking. Many of his films are noted for their loosely structured narrative. The Before trilogy and Boyhood both feature the same actors filmed over an extended period of years. He has received several Academy Award nominations and won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the Berlin International Film Festival for his work on Before Sunrise. He also won a Golden Globe Award for directing Boyhood, which is one of only nine movies to receive a Metacritic score of 100. In 2015, Linklater was included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.

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Richard Linklater Videos

Richard Linklater Acceptance Speech Winner Bafta Awards 2015 HD
Richard Linklater on Boyhood | Interview Special | Film4 - YouTube

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Richard Linklater is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainers, Television & Film and Celebrity.

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Richard Linklater generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Richard Linklater is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Entertainers, Television & Film and Celebrity. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Richard Linklater generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rick Famuyiwa, Nia DaCosta and Larissa Rhodes. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Richard Linklater for an upcoming event.

Richard Linklater Videos

Richard Linklater Acceptance Speech Winner Bafta Awards 2015 HD
Richard Linklater on Boyhood | Interview Special | Film4 - YouTube

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  • How do I book Richard Linklater to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Richard Linklater for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Richard Linklater, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Richard Linklater or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Richard Linklater for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Richard Linklater, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Richard Linklater, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Richard Linklater speak about?

    Richard Linklater is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainers, Television & Film and Celebrity.
  • Where does Richard Linklater travel from?

    Richard Linklater generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Richard Linklater?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Richard Linklater for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Richard Linklater for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Richard Linklater or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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