- 2007: Directed second feature, the festival favorite "Juno," co-starring Ellen Page and Jennifer Garner; earned an Independent Spirit Award Nomination and an Oscar nomination for Best Director
- 2006: Helmed first feature length film, the controversial “Thank You for Smoking,” starring Aaron Eckhart
- 2004: Directed and co-wrote with wife Michele Lee, "Consent"
- 2000: Signed with the commercial production company, Tate and Partners; directed commercials for Heineken, BMW and Burger King
- 2000: Helmed the short “In God We Trust” also premiered at Sundance
- 1998: Wrote, directed and appeared in his first short film, “Operation” premiered at Sundance
- At 15, made an AIDS public service announcement with high school friends; film went on to win several awards and played on network television
- At 13, worked as production assistant on “Kindergarten Cop” directed by his father




