Neill Blomkamp

Directing

Neill Blomkamp

Born

1979-09-17 (47)

Place of birth

Johannesburg, South Africa

Known for

Directing

Credits

42 titles

Neill Blomkamp (Afrikaans: [ˈnil ˈblɔmkamp]; born 17 September 1979) is a South African and Canadian film director and screenwriter. He is known as the co-writer and director of the science fiction action film District 9 (2009), for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, and the director of the dystopian science fiction action film Elysium(2013), which garnered moderately positive reviews. He also directed the science fiction action film Chappie (2015) and the sports drama film Gran Turismo (2023). Blomkamp employs a documentary-style, hand-held cinéma vérité technique, blending naturalistic and photorealistic computer-generated visual effects. His films o…

Known for

Chappie poster
6.8

Every child comes into the world full of promise, and none more so than Chappie: he is gifted, special, a prodigy. Like any child, Chappie will come under the influence of his surroundings—some good, some bad—and he will rely on his heart and soul to find his way in the world and become his own man. But there's one thing that makes Chappie different from any one else: he is a robot.

Chappie

2015

Elysium poster
6.5

In the year 2159, two classes of people exist: the very wealthy who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. Secretary Rhodes, a hard line government official, will stop at nothing to enforce anti-immigration laws and preserve the luxurious lifestyle of the citizens of Elysium. That doesn’t stop the people of Earth from trying to get in, by any means they can. When unlucky Max is backed into a corner, he agrees to take on a daunting mission that, if successful, will not only save his life, but could bring equality to these polarized worlds.

Elysium

2013

Gran Turismo poster
7.7

The ultimate wish-fulfillment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won him a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver.

Gran Turismo

2023

District 9 poster
7.5

Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth. Not to conquer or give aid, but to find refuge from their dying planet. Separated from humans in a South African area called District 9, the aliens are managed by Multi-National United, which is unconcerned with the aliens' welfare but will do anything to master their advanced technology. When a company field agent contracts a mysterious virus that begins to alter his DNA, there is only one place he can hide: District 9.

District 9

2009

Zygote poster
7.0

The two remaining crew members of a mining operation in the Arctic Circle fight to survive against an alien creature.

Zygote

2017

God: Serengeti poster
6.7

God presides over a prehistoric tribe.

God: Serengeti

2017

Film credits

Behind the camera

Chappie poster
6.8

Every child comes into the world full of promise, and none more so than Chappie: he is gifted, special, a prodigy. Like any child, Chappie will come under the influence of his surroundings—some good, some bad—and he will rely on his heart and soul to find his way in the world and become his own man. But there's one thing that makes Chappie different from any one else: he is a robot.

Chappie

2015

Chappie poster
6.8

Every child comes into the world full of promise, and none more so than Chappie: he is gifted, special, a prodigy. Like any child, Chappie will come under the influence of his surroundings—some good, some bad—and he will rely on his heart and soul to find his way in the world and become his own man. But there's one thing that makes Chappie different from any one else: he is a robot.

Chappie

2015

Chappie poster
6.8

Every child comes into the world full of promise, and none more so than Chappie: he is gifted, special, a prodigy. Like any child, Chappie will come under the influence of his surroundings—some good, some bad—and he will rely on his heart and soul to find his way in the world and become his own man. But there's one thing that makes Chappie different from any one else: he is a robot.

Chappie

2015

Elysium poster
6.5

In the year 2159, two classes of people exist: the very wealthy who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. Secretary Rhodes, a hard line government official, will stop at nothing to enforce anti-immigration laws and preserve the luxurious lifestyle of the citizens of Elysium. That doesn’t stop the people of Earth from trying to get in, by any means they can. When unlucky Max is backed into a corner, he agrees to take on a daunting mission that, if successful, will not only save his life, but could bring equality to these polarized worlds.

Elysium

2013

Elysium poster
6.5

In the year 2159, two classes of people exist: the very wealthy who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. Secretary Rhodes, a hard line government official, will stop at nothing to enforce anti-immigration laws and preserve the luxurious lifestyle of the citizens of Elysium. That doesn’t stop the people of Earth from trying to get in, by any means they can. When unlucky Max is backed into a corner, he agrees to take on a daunting mission that, if successful, will not only save his life, but could bring equality to these polarized worlds.

Elysium

2013

Elysium poster
6.5

In the year 2159, two classes of people exist: the very wealthy who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. Secretary Rhodes, a hard line government official, will stop at nothing to enforce anti-immigration laws and preserve the luxurious lifestyle of the citizens of Elysium. That doesn’t stop the people of Earth from trying to get in, by any means they can. When unlucky Max is backed into a corner, he agrees to take on a daunting mission that, if successful, will not only save his life, but could bring equality to these polarized worlds.

Elysium

2013

Gran Turismo poster
7.7

The ultimate wish-fulfillment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won him a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver.

Gran Turismo

2023

District 9 poster
7.5

Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth. Not to conquer or give aid, but to find refuge from their dying planet. Separated from humans in a South African area called District 9, the aliens are managed by Multi-National United, which is unconcerned with the aliens' welfare but will do anything to master their advanced technology. When a company field agent contracts a mysterious virus that begins to alter his DNA, there is only one place he can hide: District 9.

District 9

2009

District 9 poster
7.5

Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth. Not to conquer or give aid, but to find refuge from their dying planet. Separated from humans in a South African area called District 9, the aliens are managed by Multi-National United, which is unconcerned with the aliens' welfare but will do anything to master their advanced technology. When a company field agent contracts a mysterious virus that begins to alter his DNA, there is only one place he can hide: District 9.

District 9

2009

Zygote poster
7.0

The two remaining crew members of a mining operation in the Arctic Circle fight to survive against an alien creature.

Zygote

2017

Zygote poster
7.0

The two remaining crew members of a mining operation in the Arctic Circle fight to survive against an alien creature.

Zygote

2017

God: Serengeti poster
6.7

God presides over a prehistoric tribe.

God: Serengeti

2017

God: Serengeti poster
6.7

God presides over a prehistoric tribe.

God: Serengeti

2017

Demonic poster
4.8

A young woman unleashes terrifying demons when supernatural forces at the root of a decades-old rift between mother and daughter are ruthlessly revealed.

Demonic

2021

Demonic poster
4.8

A young woman unleashes terrifying demons when supernatural forces at the root of a decades-old rift between mother and daughter are ruthlessly revealed.

Demonic

2021

Demonic poster
4.8

A young woman unleashes terrifying demons when supernatural forces at the root of a decades-old rift between mother and daughter are ruthlessly revealed.

Demonic

2021

Gdansk poster
5.2

First in a series of medieval giants. Inspired by the artwork of Jakub Różalski.

Gdansk

2017

Lima poster
6.6

Oats Studios short exploring the ideas of multinational corporations, secret government programs and failed scientific experiments.

Lima

2017

Lima poster
6.6

Oats Studios short exploring the ideas of multinational corporations, secret government programs and failed scientific experiments.

Lima

2017

Lima poster
6.6

Oats Studios short exploring the ideas of multinational corporations, secret government programs and failed scientific experiments.

Lima

2017

Halo: Landfall poster
6.2

Director Neill Blomkamp explores the lives of Marines and ODSTs on a last, desperate mission in a post-invasion Earth – a mission that may secure the salvation, or usher the destruction of the entire galaxy. Edited together as a standalone piece for the first time, these three shorts are the first glimpse at what a live-action Halo could and should look like and a must-see for Halo fans of every stripe.

Halo: Landfall

2007

Tempbot poster
6.3

The film follows a 'tempbot', a robot assigned for a short period of time at an ordinary office, and his romantic endeavours with the Human Resources manager.

Tempbot

2006

Kapture: Fluke poster
6.0

Welcome to Kapture Technologies, where Gary and Jeff test the latest new gadgets.

Kapture: Fluke

2017

Kapture: Fluke poster
6.0

Welcome to Kapture Technologies, where Gary and Jeff test the latest new gadgets.

Kapture: Fluke

2017

Oats Studios: Volume 1 poster
6.3

A compilation of shorts, diverse experimental content and more weird stuff spread directly from the devious mind of the South African film director Neill Blomkamp. Includes: Rakka, Firebase, Zygote, Kapture-Fluke, Cooking with Bill, Praetoria, God and Gdansk.

Oats Studios: Volume 1

2021

Kapture: Locust poster
5.4

Welcome to Kapture Technologies, where Gary and Jeff test the latest new gadgets.

Kapture: Locust

2018

Rakka poster
7.0

A story of broken humanity following the invasion of a technologically superior alien species. Bleak, harrowing, and unrelenting, the humans must find enough courage to go on fighting.

Rakka

2017

Rakka poster
7.0

A story of broken humanity following the invasion of a technologically superior alien species. Bleak, harrowing, and unrelenting, the humans must find enough courage to go on fighting.

Rakka

2017

No artwork available
NR

Described as not being a remake of the 1997 film, but more of a faithful adaptation of the novel.

Starship Troopers

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No artwork available
NR

Described as not being a remake of the 1997 film, but more of a faithful adaptation of the novel.

Starship Troopers

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No artwork available
NR

Described as not being a remake of the 1997 film, but more of a faithful adaptation of the novel.

Starship Troopers

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The Escape poster
6.5

After the controversial disappearance of their Chief Medical Officer, a shadowy bio genetics company is under siege by the FBI for secretly cloning humans. Amidst the chaos, Molgen’s head mercenary Holt is sneaking out the last living clone, a young woman named Lily to a mysterious buyer. Holt has hired The Driver, accompanied by a heavily armed squadron of fellow Molgen mercenaries, to evade the authorities and deliver Lily and himself to the buyer. The journey takes an unexpected turn and Holt is forced to take matters into his own hands, as the driver once again demonstrates his mettle and extraordinary driving skills.

The Escape

2016

The Escape poster
6.5

After the controversial disappearance of their Chief Medical Officer, a shadowy bio genetics company is under siege by the FBI for secretly cloning humans. Amidst the chaos, Molgen’s head mercenary Holt is sneaking out the last living clone, a young woman named Lily to a mysterious buyer. Holt has hired The Driver, accompanied by a heavily armed squadron of fellow Molgen mercenaries, to evade the authorities and deliver Lily and himself to the buyer. The journey takes an unexpected turn and Holt is forced to take matters into his own hands, as the driver once again demonstrates his mettle and extraordinary driving skills.

The Escape

2016

Adam: The Prophet poster
6.5

What are you willing to do, to be saved? Oats Studios presents a new chapter of ADAM and a new tribe of human survivors in this post-apocalyptic world. Created entirely in real time using Unity, check out Episode 3.

Adam: The Prophet

2017

Adam: The Prophet poster
6.5

What are you willing to do, to be saved? Oats Studios presents a new chapter of ADAM and a new tribe of human survivors in this post-apocalyptic world. Created entirely in real time using Unity, check out Episode 3.

Adam: The Prophet

2017

No artwork available
NR

When a government experiment on a death row inmate goes awry, turning him into an apex predator, an FBI agent is assigned to track him down.

Alpha

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Tetra Vaal poster
5.8

A faux advertisement for a third-world robotic police that established Neill Blomkamp's signature style of mixing lo-fi production with seamless CGI.

Tetra Vaal

2003

Tetra Vaal poster
5.8

A faux advertisement for a third-world robotic police that established Neill Blomkamp's signature style of mixing lo-fi production with seamless CGI.

Tetra Vaal

2003

Switcher – Off the Grid Cinema poster
6.0

During a corporate war, mercs that works for the opposing factions engage in a brutal fight for a refugee convoy, with unpredictable consequences.

Switcher – Off the Grid Cinema

2022

No artwork available
NR

Long-gestating sequel to Neill Blomkamp's District 9. Details TBA.

District 10

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