Served as legislative aide to US Senator Henry M Jackson

While studying at Oxford, produced the comedy "Privileged", directed by Michael Hoffman; film debut of Hugh Grant

With Hoffman, formed Oxford Film Company; served as chair; began Britain's first national screenwriting contest; also founded summer institute for filmmakers

Served as producer on Hoffman's "Restless Natives"

Became associated with Robert Redford's Sundance Institute

Produced "Promised Land" with Redford as executive producer; directed by Hoffman

Returned to Seattle; with Red Farms Entertainment produced stage adaptation of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"

Made directorial debut with "Magic in the Water"; also co-wrote screenplay with Icel Dobell Massey