He's been a recurring presence on the film festival circuit since his directorial debut Gummo premiered at Telluride in 1997. His second narrative feature, Mister Lonely, debuted at the Cannes Film Festival, then two years later Trash Humpers premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Yet critics are largely turned off by Korine's unpredictable and fringe sensibilities, while most moviegoers are totally unaware of this daring director.