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Neill Blomkamp

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The Resume

    (September 17, 1979- )
    Born in Johannesburg, South Africa
    Screenwriter and television producer
    Wrote and directed 'District 9' (2009)
    Produced and directed commercials for Gatorade, Nike, and the Halo video games

Why he might be annoying:

    He was originally slated to direct a feature length film based on the 'Halo' video games.
    The project collapsed soon afterwards.
    He got his start making commercials.
    His surname is hard to spell and pronounce.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His live action short film, 'Landfall,' earned him Lions Grand Prix Award in 2008.
    Many critics were surprised at the depth of 'District 9' considering that he was only 29 when the film was released and it was his first feature film.
    He is known for his documentary-style, cinéma vérité technique, blending naturalistic and photo-realistic computer-generated effects.
    He was nominated for a Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar in 2010 for 'District 9.'
    He is good friends with fellow Canadian director Jason Reitman and British director Danny Boyle.

Credit: Birdienest81


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 10 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 21 Votes: 52.38% Annoying