Joe Nussbaum, a native of Rochester, New York, graduated from USC film
school in 1996. After writing and producing movie trailers, Nussbaum directed 
and co-wrote the independently produced short film "George Lucas in Love." 
The short became an internet phenomenon, won awards at film festivals around 
the world, generated widespread media attention, and with over 75,000 copies
sold on video and DVD to date, is viewed as the most successful short film
of all time.
 
Nussbaum parlayed the success of his short into a commercial directing
career, and in 2001, was heralded by trade journal Board's Magazine as one
of the top up-and-coming commercial directors.
 
In 2004, Nussbaum made his feature film directing debut with MGM's
tween-girl comedy, Sleepover.   read on...