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AKA Girl Surfer
- 2004
- Documentary
- 52mins
- Completed
Five of the most talented women in the sport of surfing travel together down Australia's Gold Coast, reconnecting with what attracted them to surfing in the first place.
AKA: Girl Skater
- 2002
- Documentary
- 26mins
- Completed
A band of the world's most talented female skateboarders provide a fascinating insight into their unique and rapidly emerging youth subculture. Based around the inaugural All Girl Skate Tour along Australia's spectacular east coast and climaxing at the Girls Skate Jam in Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena, AKA: GIRL SKATER investigates the struggles, challenges and rewards integral to a career in professional skateboarding. Featuring Vanessa Torres (2001 World Champion), Amy Caron (2001 World Number 2), Jaime Reyes (female skate legend) and Dave Carnie (Editor, Big Brother Magazine).
Down and Out with the Dolls
- 2001
- Feature
- 88mins
- Completed
A raunchy, wry and in-your-face tale of the fast rise and fall of an all-girl four piece Portland rock band 'The Paper Dolls'.
The Heist
- 1999
- Feature
- 85mins
- Completed
A gang of armed criminals engage in the hijacking of an armoured vehicle. The warehouse where they transfer the money is home to Moe, and his visiting ex-con brother who has his own ideas for the money. The double crossing and confrontations involved lead to a high powered climax.
Love the Beast
- 2008
- Documentary
- 90mins
- Completed
Eric Bana has cast himself in his ultimate role in LOVE THE BEAST. Bana’s directorial debut explores his 25-year-long love affair with his first car – a Ford XB Falcon Coupe. Obsessed with cars and racing since he was a child, Eric takes us on a journey that culminates in The Beast’s untimely death in one of the world’s most dangerous races. With guidance from three of his life-long friends, Eric examines the bond that is formed around a common passion.
Tic Tac to Heelflip: Australia's Skateboarding History
- 2001
- Documentary
- 52mins
- Completed
From sidewalk surfing in the swinging '60s to the urban anarchy of today, the underground evolution of Australian skating over the past half century has been one of the most fascinating progressions in living history. Emerging from the inventive handiwork of coastal dwellers on Sydney's northern beaches, the humble Australian skateboard found its first commercial embodiment under the namesake of 1964 world surfing champion, Midget Farrelly. Ever since, the monster that is Australian skateboarding has waged a wild and unpredictable war in search of its own unique identity.

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