Roger Donaldson has proven a capable Hollywood film craftsman who has enjoyed success with in genres as diverse as the political thriller (e.g., "No Way Out" 1987; "Thirteen Days" 2000) and sci-fi ("Species" 1995). Having spent his youth and formative years in his native Australia, Donaldson headed to New Zealand at age 19 and eventually began a career as a photographer. Gradually moving into filmmaking with documentaries, he first earned notice helming "Winners and Losers", a series of seven short films for New Zealand television. By the time he was in his early thirties, he shifted to
