| Title | Role | Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In America | Writer | Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay | 2003 | shortlisted |
| In America | Writer | Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay | 2003 | shortlisted |
| The Boxer | Director | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | 1997 | shortlisted |
| In the Name of the Father | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 1993 | shortlisted |
| My Left Foot | Director | Academy Award for Best Director | 1989 | shortlisted |