At 13, worked as production assistant on “Kindergarten Cop” directed by his father

At 15, made an AIDS public service announcement with high school friends; film went on to win several awards and played on network television

Wrote, directed and appeared in his first short film, “Operation” premiered at Sundance

Helmed the short “In God We Trust” also premiered at Sundance

Signed with the commercial production company, Tate and Partners; directed commercials for Heineken, BMW and Burger King

Directed and co-wrote with wife Michele Lee, "Consent"

Helmed first feature length film, the controversial “Thank You for Smoking,” starring Aaron Eckhart

Directed second feature, the festival favorite "Juno," co-starring Ellen Page and Jennifer Garner; earned an Independent Spirit Award Nomination and an Oscar nomination for Best Director