Ben Wheatley
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- May 7, 1972
- Birthplace
- Billericay, Essex, England, UK
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.
Filmography
- Fear the Reaper
Fear the Reaper TBA
Director
- Freak Shift
Freak Shift TBA
Screenplay, Director
Wages of Fear TBA
Screenplay
Molepeople 2027
Director
Normal 2026
Director
Bulk 2026
Director, Original Music Composer, Screenplay, Editor
A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep' 2025
as Self
Scala!!! 2024
as Self
Klokkenluider 2023
Executive Producer
Meg 2: The Trench 2023
Director
In the Earth 2021
Executive Producer, Screenplay, Director, Editor
Doughnut 2021
Thanks
Rebecca 2020
Director
In Fabric 2018
Executive Producer
Happy New Year, Colin Burstead 2018
Director, Screenplay, Editor
The Ghoul 2017
Executive Producer
Free Fire 2017
Director, Editor, Screenplay
The Greasy Strangler 2016
Executive Producer
High-Rise 2015
Director, Editor
Tank 432 2015
Executive Producer
Aaaaaaaah! 2015
Executive Producer
The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence 2015
as Self
Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time... 2015
as Self
The Duke of Burgundy 2015
Executive Producer
- An Appreciation by Ben Wheatley
An Appreciation by Ben Wheatley 2015
Actor
Why Horror? 2014
as Self
ABCs of Death 2 2014
Executive Producer
Doctor Who: Deep Breath 2014
Director
Worshiping The Wicker Man 2013
as Self
A Field in England 2013
Director, Writer, Editor
The ABCs of Death 2013
Director
Sightseers 2012
Director, Editor
Kill List 2011
Director, Writer, Editor
- Inside Burge & Way
Inside Burge & Way 2011
Director
Burge & Way 2011
Director, Editor
Down Terrace 2010
Director, Writer, Editor, Executive Producer
Steve Coogan: The Inside Story 2009
Director
Rob Loves Kerry 2006
as Ben, Director
Cider with Rosie 1998
as Older Jack
Credits from TMDB.