William Oldroyd

William Oldroyd is a British film and theatre director.

Life and career Originally from Guildford, Surrey, The film debuted in the Platform Prize program at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. His second feature film, Eileen, followed in 2023. In 2025, Oldroyd was appointed the jury of the Progressive Cinema Competition at the 20th Rome Film Festival.

Filmography Short film Christ's Dog (2011) In Mid Wickedness (2013) Best (2014) Feature film Lady Macbeth (2016) Eileen (2023) Television series His & Hers (2026)

Awards Award Date of ceremony Category Work Result British Academy Film Awards 2018 Outstanding British Film Lady Macbeth Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer British Independent Film Awards 2017 Best Director Best British Independent Film Douglas Hickox Award Directors Guild of America 2017 Outstanding Directing – First-Time Feature Film European Film Awards 2017 European Discovery of the Year Goya Awards 2017 Best European Film Independent Spirit Awards 2017 Best International Film 2024 Best Director Eileen London Film Critics' Circle 2017 Philip French Award for Breakthrough British/Irish Filmmaker Lady Macbeth Toronto Film Critics Association 2017 Best First Feature Toronto International Film Festival 2016 Platform Prize