Taika Waititi is a New Zealand director, producer, screenwriter, actor, as well as comedian, who is known for his films, Boy (2010) and Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016). His film, Jojo Rabbit received 6 Academy Award nominations and won for Best Adapted Screenplay. Taika Waititi has also acted for various roles and films including, Thor: Ragnarok, What We Do in the Shadows, and The Suicide Squad. Taika Waititi’s work extends past films as he has also been involved in music videos and commercials. Taika Waititi has collaborated with others within the industry including Stu Rutherford, Rachel House, Sam Neill, and Tessa Thompson.