Subsequent to obtaining his Master of Fine Arts degree at the University of Southern California School of Cinema-Television, Mr. Caldwell began his career in entertainment at Walt Disney Studios, where he was ultimately promoted to Production Executive. After five years at Disney and five more years as a Production Executive at New Line Cinema, he moved to Seattle to become the Director of Motion Picture Production at Vulcan Productions. His credits as an executive and producer include award winning films such as The Joy Luck Club, Austin Power 2: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Love Jones, Far From Heaven, and Hard Candy. Prior to Central Washington University, Mr. Caldwell taught at Seattle Film Institute and University of Washington.