his directorial credits include the 2003 nfb-co-produced documentary "war hospital", co-directed with damien lewis, and his 2006 dramatic feature debut film, "six figures". a documentary filmmaker until "six figures", christensen prepared for the project by taking a workshop on directing actors with judith weston. "six figures" was nominated for the academy of canadian cinema and television award for best screenplay at the 26th genie awards, and was a runner up for the best canadian film award from the toronto film critics association.