Assistant to the production manager on John Schlesinger's film, "The Believers"

Worked for Warner Bros. development division

Won several national and international awards for his NYU thesis film, "57th Street Serenade"

Moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career as a director

Made a name for himself directing television commercials and music videos

First screenwriting credit, the camp slasher film "Ice Cream Man"

Helmed first feature film, the dark comedy "Clay Pigeons"

Helmed first A-list action-comedy, "Shanghai Knights" the sequel to Shanghai Noon

Directed Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn in the comedy "Wedding Crashers"

Directed Vince Vaughn in "Fred Claus" a Christmas-themed film about Santa Claus' older brother