[4][5] Anderson has written and directed numerous award-winning short films.

[36] In addition to appearing in his own films as a performer or narrator, he has also had supporting acting roles in the films of Matthew Rankin, most notably The Twentieth Century and Municipal Relaxation Module.

[37] Anderson is co-founder and former drummer of the Canadian indie rock band the Wet Secrets, who have charted in the top ten on Canada's national campus radio chart.

"[40] From 2001 to 2006, Anderson was a co-founder and drummer in the Edmonton punk two-piece The Vertical Struts.

[41] In 2009, Anderson was commissioned by The City of Edmonton to create a piece of public art to commemorate the ICLEI World Congress, hosted in Edmonton in June 2009.