Began studying acting in NYC as a youngster

Trained as a dancer

Attended film school for one year (date approximate)

Worked as an actor and dancer in theater; also made short films

Moved to Hollywood; worked in post-production

Spent seven years as a film editor and sound editor in TV and film

Short film "Hot Stuff" broadcast on HBO and Showtime

Feature directorial debut, the black comedy "Home Remedy"

Second film, "The Kill-Off"

Breakthrough feature, the fact-based "The Ballad of Little Jo", starring Suzy Amis

Joined faculty of Columbia University's film school

Directed episodes of the Nickelodeon series "The Adventures of Pete and Pete" and "The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo"

Returned to filmmaking with "Songcatcher", co-starring Janet McTeer and Aidan Quinn; premiered at the Sundance Film Festival

Helmed the Lifetime TV-movie "What Makes a Family"