Moved to Los Angeles and worked in reality television

Directed, financed and co-wrote (with Ben Best) his debut film, "The Foot Fist"; starred Danny R. McBride as a karate instructor with marital troubles

Had a small role in the comedy co-scripted by Seth Rogen, "Superbad"

Had supporting roles in "Pineapple Express" and "Tropic Thunder"

Re-teamed with McBride for the HBO series, "East Bound and Down"; wrote, directed and produced the series

Directed first studio film, "Observe and Report," starring Rogen as a mall security officer