He has made films on subjects as varied as a schizophrenic Australian surfing icon; an eccentric football fan whose fame surpassed that of his team; American computer programmers creating virtual reality gaming worlds; tsunami survivors in Aceh, Indonesia; and traditional Kings, Chiefs and Yoruba rituals in Nigeria. He holds a BA in Communication Studies from Newcastle University and a Master’s Degree in Documentary Directing from the Australian Film, Radio and Television School, where he received the Film Australia Award for “most significant achievement in the art of documentary”.