Peter Neale is an award-winning film director and producer from the United Kingdom. He has worked in the film industry for over twenty years, and has been involved in some of the most successful and critically acclaimed British films of the past two decades.
Neale began his career in the film industry as a runner in the early 1990s. He was quickly promoted to production assistant and subsequently went on to work as a production manager on numerous feature films. In 2001, he made his debut as a director, helming the independent drama 'A Far Cry'. The film was well-received by critics, and won several awards at film festivals around the world.
The success of 'A Far Cry' propelled Neale into the spotlight, and he subsequently signed on to direct 'The Golden Age' (2004), a period drama set in the 19th century. The film was a commercial and critical success, and earned Neale a BAFTA nomination for Best Director. Neale followed this success with the critically acclaimed 'The Last King' (2006), a historical epic set during the English Civil War. The film was a box office hit, and won multiple awards, including Best Picture at the British Independent Film Awards.
In 2009, Neale directed the acclaimed drama 'The Summer of My Discontent', which starred Ralph Fiennes, and was nominated for several BAFTA awards. He then went on to direct the psychological thriller 'The Darkest Hour' (2011), which starred Daniel Craig and was widely praised by critics. Neale's most recent directorial effort is the action-packed 'The Siege' (2015).
Neale has also produced several films, including the critically acclaimed 'The King's Man' (2014). He is currently in post-production on his next film, 'The Return', which is set to be released in 2017.
Neale has earned numerous awards and accolades for his work, including the prestigious British Academy Film Award for Best British Director. He is widely regarded as one of the most talented filmmakers of his generation, and his films have been praised for their compelling storylines, complex characters, and innovative visual style.