Sandra Bullock was a waitress in an New York City Italian restaurant when he cast her in her first lead role in his film, "A Fool And His Money" (aka "Religion, Inc.").
The musical score to his film, "The Lightkeepers" was named "Best Musical Score for a Comedy Film for 2010" by the International Film Music Critics Association.
His film "The Lightkeepers" won the "Golden Angel" award for best film at the 2011 Chinese-American Film Festival in Los Angeles.
His film, "The Lightkeepers" was named #2 "Best Grown-Up Love Story of the Year" (2010) by AARP Magazine.
His film "The Lightkeepers" was chosen closing night film at the 2010 Palm Springs International Film Festival.