Ben Wheatley

Directing·May 7, 1972·Billericay, Essex, England, UK

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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.

Film	Credit
Normal2026 · Director	Director
Bulk2026 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'2025 · Self	Self
Scala!!!2024 · Self	Self
Meg 2: The Trench2023 · Director	Director
In the Earth2021 · Screenplay, Director	Screenplay, Director
Rebecca2020 · Director	Director
Happy New Year, Colin Burstead2018 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Free Fire2017 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
High-Rise2015 · Director	Director
The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence2015 · Self	Self
Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time...2015 · Self	Self
AAn Appreciation by Ben Wheatley2015 · Actor	Actor
Why Horror?2014 · Self	Self
Doctor Who: Deep Breath2014 · Director	Director
Worshiping The Wicker Man2013 · Self	Self
A Field in England2013 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
The ABCs of Death2013 · Director	Director
Sightseers2012 · Director	Director
Kill List2011 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
IInside Burge & Way2011 · Director	Director
Burge & Way2011 · Director	Director
Down Terrace2010 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Steve Coogan: The Inside Story2009 · Director	Director
Rob Loves Kerry2006 · Ben, Director	Ben, Director
Cider with Rosie1998 · Older Jack	Older Jack
Wages of FearScreenplay	Screenplay
FFreak ShiftScreenplay, Director	Screenplay, Director
NNormal 2Director	Director