Craig William Macneill is a renowned filmmaker with a strong presence in the industry, based out of New York. His feature film, LIZZIE, which stars Kristen Stewart and Chloë Sevigny, had its world premiere in the U.S. Dramatic Competition section at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival in 2018.
LIZZIE received widespread critical acclaim, with New York Times chief film critic Manohla Dargis including it in her honor roll of top films for the year 2018. This marked a significant milestone in Macneill's career, solidifying his position as a talented and innovative filmmaker.
Macneill's feature debut, THE BOY, premiered at the SXSW festival in 2015, garnering rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. The film was subsequently released by Universal Pictures, further cementing Macneill's reputation as a master of his craft.
In addition to his work in feature films, Macneill has also made a significant impact in the world of television. He has directed episodes for a range of popular shows, including HBO's WESTWORLD, Amazon Prime's THEM, TWILIGHT ZONE, CASTLE ROCK, NOS4A2, CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA, and MONSTERLAND.
Currently, Macneill is developing his own original series for Amazon, with the esteemed producers Lisa Joy and Jonah Nolan on board. He will not only write and direct the series but also serve as an executive producer, ensuring a high level of creative control and quality.
In addition to his work on the upcoming series, Macneill also directed and produced the entire first season of Syfy's limited horror series, CHANNEL ZERO, in collaboration with the talented producer Nick Antosca. With his impressive track record and dedication to his craft, Craig Macneill is undoubtedly a filmmaker to watch in the years to come.
