- 2005: Wrote and directed "The Squid and the Whale," a story based on the true childhood experiences of Baumbach and his brother during their parents divorce; earned an Academy award nomination for Best Original Screenplay and Independent Spirit Award Nominations for Directing and Screenplay
- 2004: Co-wrote with Wes Anderson "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou"
- 1998: Second feature "Mr. Jealousy"
- 1997: Third film "Highball"; shot in one week after completion of "Mr. Jealousy" using much of the same cast and crew
- 1995: Feature directorial and screenwriting debut, "Kicking and Screaming"
- Raised in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York




