| Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Nominated | CFCA Award |
Most Promising Filmmaker for: House of Sand and Fog (2003) |
| Independent Spirit Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2004 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Award |
Best First Feature for: House of Sand and Fog (2003) Shared with: Michael London (producer) |
| National Board of Review, USA | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2003 | Won | NBR Award |
Best Debut Director for: House of Sand and Fog (2003) |
| Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
| 2004 | Nominated | PFCS Award |
Best Screenplay, Adapted for: House of Sand and Fog (2003) Shared with: Shawn Lawrence Otto |
Breakout Performance - Behind the Camera for: House of Sand and Fog (2003) |