Boyhood (film) ending written initially. Linklater developed the script throughout production, writing the next year's portion of the film after rewatching the previous year's footage. He incorporated changes he saw in each actor into the script, while also allowing all major actors to participate in the writing process by incorporating their life experiences into their characters' stories. "Boyhood" premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and was released theatrically on July 11, 2014. The film competed in the main competition section of the 64th Berlin International Film Festival, where Linklater won the Silver Bear for Best Director. It was nominated for five
2014 Sundance Film Festival 2014 Sundance Film Festival The 2014 Sundance Film Festival took place from January 16, 2014 until January 26, 2014 in Park City, Utah, United States, with screenings in Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Sundance Resort in Utah. The festival opened with "Whiplash" directed by Damien Chazelle and closed with musical drama "Rudderless" directed by William H. Macy. The festival honored late Roger Ebert and premiered "Life Itself" by Steve James, a biographical documentary film based on Ebert's 2011 memoir titled as "Life Itself: A Memoir" on 19 January 2014. The festival introduced a new film category titled "Sundance Kids", which