Began film-making at age seven using his father's Super 8 camera

While living in Chicago, made short films with future producers Roko and Adrian Belic ("Genghis Blues")

First short film to air on television, "Tarantella" (PBS)

Screened the short film "Larceny" at the Cambridge Film Festival; acting debut of Jeremy Theobald

Again collaborated with Theobald for the short film, "Doodlebug"

Feature directorial debut, "Following"; again starred Theobald who also co-produced

Helmed critically acclaimed second feature, "Memento"; adapted from a story by his brother; earned Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for best screenplay

Directed "Insomnia," an American remake of a 1997 Norwegian film of the same name

Helmed (also co-wrote) the new installment of "Batman Begins," starring Christian Bale in the lead role

Directed Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale in "The Prestige," about two rival magicians in the 19th century

Helmed the second installment of the 'Batman' series, "The Dark Knight" with Christian Bale reprising the lead role

Nominated for the 2008 Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film (“The Dark Knight”)