Born in Uganda and raised in Kenya

Worked as production assistant on "The Irishman"

Served as assistant director on "Dawn!" and "Money Movers"

Feature film debut as director "Freedom!"

Debut as producer and as screenwriter (also directed), "Sebastian and the Sparrow"

Began directing documentaries for The Discovery Channel

Had international success with the award-winning Australian film "Shine"

Co-wrote and directed the film adaptation of "Snow Falling on Cedars"

Helmed "Hearts in Atlantis" adapted from a Stephen King novel

Helmed the romantic comedy "No Reservations"

Filmed the documentary, "GLASS, a portrait of Philip in twelve parts" about composer Philip Glass