Where are you from?
Brisbane, originally (Go Alfie!)

Where did you grow up?
Brisbane, Singapore, Adelaide and Canberra.

What are your pastimes and interests?
Helping to run an animation studio pretty much takes up most of my time, but when I get a moment to myself I indulge in strong liquor and powerful music.

What's your favorite saying or cliché?
There are no Atheists in a Foxhole.

What's your favorite movie?
Anything with Penelope Cruz in it.

What's your favorite cocktail?
A Bullshot.

When did you first get involved with flash?
About 18 months ago.

What is your view of the current use of flash?
We think that there are some talented people out there doing some real groundbreaking stuff, but that there are still unexplored areas of Flash that have yet to be fully exploited. The flexibility of the program has led to unprecedented diversity in animation.

Who do you feel is advancing the use of flash the most?
All the small teams out there that have realized the freedom that Flash provides and have had the balls and initiative to get their stuff onto the web. The little guys are driving the bus!

Who has been your greatest inspiration?
Bill Hicks.

Where do you see the future of flash?
Hopefully we’ll see Flash animation on everything from mobile phones to IMAX screens – and then Flash will help put a man on Mars.

What advice Ask yourself what you want to SAY with your animation.

What can FK01 attendees expect from you?
A wealth of information and entertainment… and cussin’.

Any closing words?
Whose shout?

If you would like further information on speaking opportunities please contact: Mark Fennell(webmaster@flashkit.com). We have conferences planned in LA, Sydney, and Europe and Asia as well, so let us know your interest!