Ben 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.
Acting
TV
Ideal
as Brother Ben
2005
Movie
Why Horror?
as Self
2014
Movie
Scala!!!
as Self
2024
Movie
Cider with Rosie
as Older Jack
1998
Movie
Rob Loves Kerry
as Ben
2006
Movie
Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time...
as Self
2015
Movie
Worshipping 'The Wicker Man'
as Self
Movie
A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'
as Self
2025
Movie
The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence
as Self
2015
Movie
An Appreciation by Ben Wheatley
2015
TV
Comedy Shuffle
as Amazing Wizard Ben
2007
Crew
Movie
Meg 2: The Trench
Director
2023
TV
Doctor Who
Director
2005
Movie
High-Rise
Director
2015
Movie
Free Fire
Director
2017
Movie
Rebecca
Director
2020
Movie
Kill List
Director
2011
Movie
The ABCs of Death
Director
2013
Movie
Sightseers
Director
2012
Movie
In the Earth
Executive Producer
2021
Movie
The Duke of Burgundy
Executive Producer
2015
Movie
In Fabric
Executive Producer
2018
Movie
ABCs of Death 2
Executive Producer
2014