Neill Blomkamp
- Biography
- South African-born short film director Neill Blomkamp established himself in his field with a hand-held, first-person camera style. He also became highly sought after for his ability to blend computer-generated effects with a film's naturalistic ...
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Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Adapted Screenplay District 9 |
Austin Film Critics
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Won | Austin Film Critics | Best First Film District 9 |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Nominated | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Director District 9 |
| 2009 | Nominated | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Adapted Screenplay Up in the Air (2009) |
Chicago Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Won | Chicago Film Critics Association | Most Promising Filmmaker District 9 |
Films
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