Born in Egypt and moved to Sydney, Australia when he was 3 years old

Founded own production company Meaningful Eye Contact, while in film school

Won attention for his short film "Groping"

Worked with Jane Campion on two short films; wrote and performed song for "A Girl's Own Story" and was the director of photography for "Passionless Moments"

Feature film debut as director and screenwriter, "Spirits of the Air, Gremlins of the Clouds"

Contributed to the omnibus film "Songlines"

Directed music videos and commercials

Directed first US feature, "The Crow," starring Brandon Lee; Lee was killed in an accident during filming

Formed Mystery Clock Cinema with Andrew Mason

Helmed the sci-fi thriller, "Dark City"

Signed a three-year, first-look deal with New Line Cinema

Helmed "Garage Days," an independent film about aspiring rock and roll singers in Australia

Directed "I, Robot," starring Will Smith that is loosely based on Asimov's short stories of the same name

Directed Nicolas Cage in the sci-fi thriller, "Knowing"