Directing
Ben Wheatley
EN cinema · 39 credits
Born
7 May 1972 (age 54)
Birthplace
Billericay, Essex, England, UK
Also known as Benjamin Wheatley
Ben Wheatley (born 1972) is an English filmmaker, film editor, and animator. Beginning his career in advertising, Wheatley first gained recognition and acclaim for his commercials and short films, before transitioning into feature films and television programmes. He is best known for his work in the thriller and horror genres, with his films frequently incorporating heavy elements of black comedy and satire. Wheatley has received numerous accolades for his work, including an Evening Standard British Film Award, five British Independent Film Award nominations, and numerous awards and honours from film festivals including South by Southwest, Karlovy Vary, Mar del Plata, Raindance, Toronto and Cannes.
Known for
Filmography
Wages of Fear
Screenplay
Freak Shift
Freak Shift
Director, Screenplay
Molepeople
Director
Normal
Director
Bulk
Director, Original Music Composer, Screenplay
Scala!!!
as Self
Meg 2: The Trench
Director
Klokkenluider
Executive Producer
In the Earth
Executive Producer, Director, Screenplay, Editor
Doughnut
Thanks
Rebecca
Director
Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
Director, Screenplay, Editor
In Fabric
Executive Producer
Free Fire
Director, Editor, Screenplay
The Ghoul
Executive Producer
The Greasy Strangler
Executive Producer
High-Rise
Director, Editor
The Duke of Burgundy
Executive Producer
Aaaaaaaah!
Executive Producer
Tank 432
Executive Producer
Why Horror?
as Self
ABCs of Death 2
Executive Producer
The ABCs of Death
Director
A Field in England
Director, Writer, Editor
Sightseers
Director, Editor
Kill List
Director, Writer, Editor
Burge & Way
Director, Editor
Down Terrace
Director, Writer, Executive Producer, Editor
Rob Loves Kerry
as Ben, Director
Cider with Rosie
as Older Jack