William Oldroyd


William Oldroyd is a British film and theatre director.

Life and career

Originally from Guildford, Surrey, he worked in theatre and directed short films before making his feature debut with Lady [Macbeth |Lady Macbeth] in 2016. 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