Began film career

Worked as a cameraman in Spain during the Civil War

Moved to USA and settled in NYC

Immigrated to Canada and joined the National Film Board

First film produced under the auspices of the National Film Board, "V for Victory"

Made two 3-D films, "Around Is Around" and "Now Is the Time"

Won an Academy Award for the documentary short subject "Neighbours"; also nominated as Best Short Subject (One Reel)

Received an Oscar nomination for the live-action short, "A Chairy Tale"

Appeared in his own film "Opening Speech: McLaren"

Last film with composer and frequent collaborator Maurice Blackburn "Narcissus"