
Director
Ben Wheatley
Born 1972 · 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.
Directed

Doctor Who
Director · 2005

Meg 2: The Trench
Director · 2023

Rebecca
Director · 2020

Free Fire
Director · 2017

Kill List
Director · 2011

High-Rise
Director · 2015

Sightseers
Director · 2012

Doctor Who: Deep Breath
Director · 2014

A Field in England
Director · 2013

In the Earth
Director · 2021

The ABCs of Death
Director · 2013

Ideal
Director · 2005

Down Terrace
Director · 2010

Strange Angel
Director · 2018

Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
Director · 2018

Normal
Director · 2026

Generation Z
Director · 2024

Steve Coogan: The Inside Story
Director · 2009
Acting

Ideal
Brother Ben · 2005

Scala!!!
Self · 2024

Why Horror?
Self · 2014

Cider with Rosie
Older Jack · 1998

Rob Loves Kerry
Ben · 2006

Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time...
Self · 2015

The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence
Self · 2015

A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'
Self · 2025
Comedy Shuffle
Amazing Wizard Ben · 2007

Worshipping 'The Wicker Man'
Self
Writing

Free Fire
Screenplay · 2017

Kill List
Writer · 2011

A Field in England
Writer · 2013

In the Earth
Screenplay · 2021

Down Terrace
Writer · 2010

Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
Screenplay · 2018

Time Trumpet
Writer · 2006

Generation Z
Writer · 2024

The Wrong Door
Writer · 2008

Bulk
Screenplay · 2026
Comedy Shuffle
Characters · 2007

Wages of Fear
Screenplay