Moved to Los Angeles; worked in distribution for New World (Roger Corman's film company)
Joined Orion Pictures as production executive; supervised development and production of features including "Secret Admirer" (1985), "Hoosiers" (1986) and "Absolute Beginners" (1986)
1986
Opened first US-based production arm of Palace Productions in Los Angeles
1988
Produced first production for Palace Productions in the US, "Shag"