(L-R) Lead actor Sharlto Copley, producer Peter Jackson, director Neill Blomkamp after the panel for District 9

Neill Blomkamp at an event for Chappie (2015)

Neill Blomkamp and David James in Sector 9 (2009)

Neill Blomkamp and Sharlto Copley in Sector 9 (2009)

Matt Damon and Neill Blomkamp in Elysium (2013)

Neill Blomkamp and Sharlto Copley in Elysium (2013)

Sigourney Weaver, Neill Blomkamp, Hugh Jackman, and Sharlto Copley at an event for Chappie (2015)

Neill Blomkamp at an event for Elysium (2013)

Ralph Garman (standing) moderates the District 9 panel, with director Neill Blomkamp (L) and lead actor Sharlto Copley.