Born in South Africa in 1976, he studied at AFDA, The South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance, and further honed his craft at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. He gained attention with his short film *Genesis and Catastrophe*, leading to his feature debut with *Darkness Falls* (2003). Known for directing action-packed films like *Battle: Los Angeles* (2011) and *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* (2014), he is recognized for his dynamic visual style and ability to helm large-scale productions.
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