It's an infinite creative universe to explore so why chase conservative options?

I just wanted to do this all Australian film and we didn't want to give creative control to overseas 'cause whoever comes on my sets, whether you're sweeping the floor or an actor, it doesn't matter who comes up with the ideas, it's a collaboration.

It's because we are so flooded with American culture that we're startled when we see ourselves up there on the screen.

We cheer everyone who goes off to Hollywood and tells American stories but telling Australian stories is the greatest thing you can do.

My background was art school, documentary director and surfer with a keen interest in thrilling acts of life threatening stupidity.

While the eyes of the world will be on us let's show everyone that we have a great sense of humour.

All the jokes in my films, the comedy, they're not me, I just try to hold a big mirror up to us.