With Frederick Marx and Steve James, began work on what was to become "Hoop Dreams"

Shot Michael Apted's documentary "The Long Way Home"

Was director of photography for Academy Award-winning documentary "American Dream"

Was director of photography and producer for the PBS special "Higher Goals", a documentary and precursor to "Hoop Dreams"

Served as camera operator for the ABC series "Missing Persons"

"Hoop Dreams" released; Gilbert was credited as a producer and as director of photography

Formed Longshot Productions with Steve James

Signed two-year deal with Disney

Produced and shot the feature film "Prefontaine", directed by Steve James

Co-directed "All the Rage/It's the Rage"; screened at Toronto; premiered on Cinemax in April 2000; also produced

Signed to make solo directorial debut on "A Time for Dancing"