He’s a writer and director who’s made a name for himself with standout feature films like Ordinary World and The Giant Mechanical Man. Over the years, he’s built a solid reputation not just in film but also in television—showcasing his versatility by both acting in and directing an episode of the beloved series The Office. Before all the spotlight, though, he started out quietly as a writer, crafting the script for the short film The Man Who Invented the Moon back in 2003. That early project laid the groundwork for what was to come. In 2012, he stepped into the director’s chair for the first time with The Giant Mechanical Man, marking his official directorial debut. On a personal note, he married actress Jenna Fischer in July 2010, and the couple has since welcomed two children, Weston and Harper. Through it all, his journey—from writing scripts to helming films—has been shaped by persistence, creativity, and a deep love for storytelling.