Made first film at age 16, "Could It Happen Here?", a spoof of high school life

Entered film in Sydney Film Festival; won a prize in the short film competition

Attended Australian Film and Television School

After graduating, spent five years making documentaries and short films for Film Australia

Made documentary "Stepping Out", about a theater troupe of mentally handicapped actors

Invited to join workshop of actors and directors by George Miller

Directed the Australian TV miniseries "The Cowra Breakout" for Kennedy Miller Productions

Wrote and directed five episodes of Australian TV miniseries "Vietnam" for Kennedy Miller Productions

Australian TV-movie directing debut, "The Riddle of the Stinson"

Served two-year term as president of Australian Screen Directors Association

Served three year-term as chairman of the Australian Film Commission

Feature film directing debut, "Babe" (also co-scripted)

Executive produced the Australian film "Feeling Sexy"

Helmed "Miss Potter" a biopic of children's author and illustrator Beatrix Potter, starring Renée Zellweger