
Ben Wheatley
- Date of Birth: 1972-05-07
- Place of Birth: Billericay, Essex, England, UK
Biography
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, bef... 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.

Ideal
Comedy • 2005 January

Scala!!!
Documentary • 2024 January

Cider with Rosie
Drama, Romance, TV Movie • 1998 December

Why Horror?
Documentary • 2014 October

Rob Loves Kerry
Comedy, Drama • 2006 January

Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time...
Documentary • 2015 June

Comedy Shuffle
Comedy • 2007 January

An Appreciation by Ben Wheatley
Documentary • 2015 February

Worshipping 'The Wicker Man'
Documentary • 2025 July

A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'
Documentary • 2025 September