Question

this the guy that directed Newbies the same guy who directed High School musical?

Answer 1

I have no idea since you haven't named him.

But you can look him up in either or both of these places:

http://www.imdb.com

http://en.wikipedia.com

Answer 2

No.

http://www.amazon.com/Beginners-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B004Z18354

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0475293/