| After six months, moved to A+R New York |
| Attended School of Visual Arts in NYC |
| Opened own photography shop, Michael Cuesta Studio; shot print commercials for clients like Coca-Cola and Dupont |
| Raised in Dix Hills, NY |
| Shot numerous commercials |
| Worked as a photographer's assistant |
1979 | During summers worked in Puerto Rico as a newspaper intern and photojournalist for El Nuevo Dia in San Juan, Puerto Rico |
1992 | Made transition to filmmaking, shooting tabletop work for the now-defunct London-based Jennie & Co. |
1995 | Began writing script for what eventually became his feature debut "L.I.E." |
2001 | Feature film directorial debut "L.I.E"; chosen for the Dramatic Competition for the 2001 Sundance Film Festival; also co-wrote screenplay with brother Gerald and Stephen M. Ryder and served as one of the producers |
2002 | Directed several episodes of the HBO drama "Six Feet Under" |
2006 | Directed several episodes (including the pilot) of the Showtime crime drama "Dexter"; series starred "Six Feet Under's" Michael C. Hall |
2006 | Directed sophomore feature "Twelve and Holding"; nominated for the John Cassavetes Award (Independent Spirit Awards) |
2007 | Helmed the CBS TV-movie "Babylon Fields," co-written by his brother Gerald |
2011 | Directed the pilot and several episodes of the Showtime drama thriller "Homeland" with Claire Danes; also executive produced |
2011 | Returned to directing features with the drama "Roadie"; also co-wrote with brother Gerald |
