1987 | Worked as physician at Scottish hospitals |
1991 | Met Andrew Macdonald at the Edinburgh Film Festival |
1993 | Moved to London; continued working as physician |
1994 | Wrote first feature film, "Shallow Grave", directed by Danny Boyle, produced by Andrew Macdonald and featuring Ewan McGregor |
1996 | Wrote the screen adaptation of Irvin Welsh's novel "Trainspotting", also directed by Boyle and featuring McGregor |
1997 | Third screen collaboration with Boyle and McGregor, the romantic comedy, "A Life Less Ordinary" |
2000 | Adapted Alex Garland's novel "The Beach"; directed by Boyle and produced by Macdonald; McGregor had originally expected to star but due to his other commitments, lead role given to Leonardo DiCaprio |
2001 | Penned the film, "The Final Curtain" directed by Patrick Harkins |
2002 | Scripted the short film "Alien Love Triangle" |
2007 | Wrote the screenplay for the horror film, "The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising" |