A British-American filmmaker, he is known for his work in the fantasy and adventure genres. Raised in Los Angeles, he graduated from UCLA's School of Theater, Film, and Television. He gained prominence with his directorial debut, the animated feature "Monster House" (2006), which earned an Academy Award nomination. He continued his career with films like "City of Ember" (2008) and "Poltergeist" (2015). He often collaborates with other filmmakers and has expanded into screenwriting and producing.
MONSTER HOUSE
Monster House is a 2006 animated horror-comedy film that follows three children—DJ, Chowder, and Jenny—as they discover that a creepy house in their...
CITY OF EMBER
City of Ember is a science fiction adventure film that follows the story of two teenagers, Lina and Doon, living in an underground city designed to...