- 2008: Directed the film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's bestselling book, "Twilight"
- 2006: Directed the biblical film "The Nativity Story" with Keisha Castle-Hughes as the Virgin Mary
- 2005: Directed the fictionalized version of "Lords of Dogtown," based on skate legends Jay Adams, Tony Alva and Stacy Peralta and inspired by the popular documentary "Dogtown and Z-Boys"; penned by Stacy Peralta
- 2003: Made directorial debut with "Thirteen"; co-written with Nikki Reed, who also starred in the film; earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best First Screenplay
- 2001: Was a production designer for "Vanilla Sky" starring Tom Cruise
- 1990: Worked as art director on "Mr. Destiny," a movie about a former baseball player who gets a second chance
- Moved to California to study at UCLA’s Film School
- Served as production designer for such films as "Tombstone" (1993) starring Kurt Russell, "Mad City" (1997) starring John Travolta and "The Newton Boys" (1998) starring Matthew McConaughey




