Biography
Neill Blomkamp is a South African-born Canadian film director and screenwriter. He was born on 17 September 1979 in Johannesburg.
Blomkamp is best known for directing and co-writing the science fiction film District 9 (2009), which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. He also directed Elysium (2013), Chappie (2015) and the sports drama Gran Turismo (2023). He began his career with short films including Alive in Joburg (2005) and has frequently collaborated with actor Sharlto Copley. His wife Terri Tatchell has co-written several of his projects.
