By staunch resolve we'd kept creative control all the way which resulted in an original movie with a contemporary Australian voice.

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.

I support all Australian films.

If government and media and all of us in the Australian tribe got together, and the rock industry, we'd just be the greatest cultural force the world has ever seen - we're such an amazing race.

Australian kids could then grow up and love their own culture and not have to love Hollywood or Disneyland culture.

Can you imagine what it would be like if all the Aussie film talent was able to make Australian stories?