Independent Film Company Celebrates Boyhood: 12 Years To Make, 12 Years Later

Austin Film Society to Host Reunion Screening, Red Carpet and Live Q&A with Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette and Ellar Coltrane in attendance on July 18 Ahead of a Special Nationwide Theatrical Re-Release Beginning July 31

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NEW YORK, NY - June 22, 2026 - Independent Film Company today announced a special celebration of BOYHOOD, the landmark coming-of-age drama filmed over 12 years by acclaimed filmmaker Richard Linklater. Twelve years after its theatrical release captivated audiences and critics alike, the film's cast and creators will reunite in Austin, Texas, where the film was made, for a one-night-only anniversary event before BOYHOOD returns to theaters nationwide.

Hosted by Austin Film Society, who also served as a producer on the film, the July 18 reunion event will feature a special screening, red carpet premiere and live Q&A with director Richard Linklater and stars Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette and Ellar Coltrane in attendance. The evening will celebrate the enduring legacy of a film that remains one of the most ambitious and acclaimed achievements in independent cinema.

Released by Independent Film Company (formerly IFC Films) in 2014, BOYHOOD remains the highest-grossing film in the studio's history, earning more than $25 million at the domestic box office and becoming a breakthrough success for arthouse movie theaters nationwide.

BOYHOOD ultimately garnered countless awards and nominations including six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Film Editing, with Patricia Arquette winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. BOYHOOD also earned three Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Director for Linklater and Best Supporting Actress for Arquette.

Said Linklater, "BOYHOOD follows 12 years of time going by, and it was an honor to share that journey alongside the dedicated cast and crew. 24 years after shooting year one, it means a lot to us to be having this reunion in the place it began, ended, and continues. We're excited that the film will be back in select theaters for people to potentially revisit or see for the first time with an audience."

"BOYHOOD captures something deeply human about growing up and the passage of time in a way few films ever have. It's an honor to be part of its continued life in theaters as we celebrate it again 12 years after its original release and invite audiences to experience it-old and new-on the big screen," said Head of IFC Entertainment Group, Scott Shooman.

BOYHOOD follows 12 years of time going by, and it was an honor to share that journey alongside the dedicated cast and crew. 24 years after shooting year one, it means a lot to us to be having this reunion in the place it began, ended, and continues. We're excited that the film will be back in select theaters for people to potentially revisit or see for the first time with an audience.

Following the Austin Film Society event, BOYHOOD will return to arthouse theaters nationwide beginning July 31. Participating theaters, including Alamo Drafthouse, will have access to the exclusive recorded reunion cast and filmmaker Q&A, allowing audiences across the country to take part in the celebration. The full reunion conversation will also be available for a future exclusive presentation attached to BOYHOOD, on streaming service Sundance Now.

ABOUT BOYHOOD

Written and directed by Richard Linklater, BOYHOOD stars Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke and Lorelei Linklater. Filmed over the course of 12 years between 2002 and 2013, BOYHOOD chronicled the real-life growth of its cast while telling the story of Mason Evans Jr.'s journey from childhood to adulthood. Upon its release in 2014, the film became a cultural phenomenon and a defining theatrical success for IFC Films and independent film, earning widespread critical acclaim and resonating with audiences around the world.

ABOUT INDEPENDENT FILM COMPANY

Independent Film Company is a leading U.S. distributor of independent cinema at the forefront of championing boundary-pushing, thought-provoking films for 25 years, with a commitment to delivering high-quality, filmmaker-driven cinema across all genres. Independent Film Company's slate reaches a national audience through theatrical releases, cable Video On Demand (VOD), and digital platforms.

Some of the company's successes over the years include Andrew Haigh's 45 YEARS, Jennifer Kent's THE BABADOOK, Matthew Johnson's BLACKBERRY, Richard Linklater's BOYHOOD, Armando Iannucci's THE DEATH OF STALIN, Noah Baumbach's FRANCES HA, David France's HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE, Chris Nash's IN A VIOLENT NATURE, Colin and Cameron Cairnes' LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, Stephen Frears' THE LOST KING, Adam Elliot's MEMOIR OF A SNAIL, Olivier Assayas' PERSONAL SHOPPER, Tran Anh Hung's THE TASTE OF THINGS, Michael Winterbottom's THE TRIP, and Chloe Okuno's WATCHER.

ABOUT AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY

Founded in 1985 by filmmaker Richard Linklater, AFS creates life-changing opportunities for filmmakers, catalyzes Austin and Texas as a creative hub, and brings the community together around great film. AFS supports filmmakers from all backgrounds towards career leaps, encouraging exceptional artistic projects with grants and support services. AFS operates Austin Studios, a 20-acre production facility, to attract and grow the creative media ecosystem. Austin Public, a space for our city's diverse mediamakers to train and collaborate, provides many points of access to filmmaking and film careers. The AFS Cinema is an ambitiously programmed repertory and first-run arthouse with broad community engagement. By hosting premieres, local and international industry events, and the Texas Film Awards, AFS shines the national spotlight on Texas filmmakers while connecting Austin and Texas to the wider film community. AFS is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. More at austinfilm.org.