 He became known for appearing in just one scene in a film and then disappearing; he calls this the "Federman-and-out".In 2006, Federman landed the recurring role of "Johnson" on the short-lived CBS sitcom "Courting Alex".He co-wrote and starred in "Max and Josh", a short film that premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Volkswagen Relentless Drive Award.