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Out of the Square

The man behind the lens and also the fully qualified pilot of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)* who takes all that beautiful birds-eye view footage. As you’d expect, AJ’s a walking encyclopaedia of cinematographic knowledge and trivia with a special interest in sci-fi and zombies. Fact: he’s seen more movies than you.
*It’s not a drone – drones kill people.

Where would we be without born organisers? Dead, probably. Alison stepped into the breach when we needed a traffic manager and now it’s hard to imagine life without her. And we have good imaginations. Her sharp mind (don’t challenge her in the SMH Good Weekend Quiz), lateness phobia and innate need for order make her perfect for the role. But there are surprises: no one saw the football career coming and who would have guessed she has artwork hanging in Parliament House?

A self-proclaimed YouTube aficionado on tech, movies, and cars, his childhood dream of being a race car driver shifted to collecting movies and embracing the art of storytelling. Emmerson, the meticulous, weaves technical prowess with storytelling to craft each project as a unique creation. (Plus he really can disassemble a car engine and reassemble it in working order!)

Multi-disciplined, sunshine generating Greer is a time traveller… somehow teleporting problems from the future so she can terminate them in the present. How else can you explain why she’s so calm and breezy no matter how many things are going on at once? Greer has experience in suspiciously random areas, like veterinary nursing; and a textbook knowledge of movies & music from well beyond her years. So yeah, definite time traveller.

Projects stay sharp, processes feel effortless, and deadlines don’t stand a chance – that’s Heather’s magic. From rebrands to European roadshows, she makes it all look easy with calm precision. Off the clock, she’s baking, travelling, or lost in a book, bringing her signature optimism and energy along for the ride.

Nature can be cruel. How else can you explain a fair-skinned redhead who loves the great outdoors – camping, hiking and the ocean? A horse riding farm girl from Missouri (USA), Jen studied in Scotland and Spain before a Google search found her Newcastle back in 2006. Now she’s wrangling the digital team, bringing order to projects in the quest to solve problems and exploring her way around her new hometown while charming people with her accent.

Meet our versatile unicorn Lisa, a creative maestro who excels in ideation, branding, design, copywriting, and more. Driven by curiosity, integrity and creativity, Lisa is both a creative thinker and a doer (plus a trained singer with a penchant for winning board games, and crafting vivid acrylic masterpieces). A unicorn is not just a myth – she’s a harmonious blend of creativity, strategy with a splash of colour, ready to conquer any creative challenge.

The buck stops here. Marty has grown OOTS from his video and television background into a full service agency. He understands the importance of relationships – some of his first clients are still with us, and never taken for granted. Always laughing, always thinking and always hands-on, Marty’s an ideas man who takes care of business.

Designers are staunch believers in judging a book by its cover, especially if they designed it. Mitch has meticulously designed his – the ink covering a fair chunk of his skin was all conceived and drawn by him. He would’ve had a crack tattooing it too, but it’s hard to reach the middle of your own back. Judgers would think he’s dedicated, not afraid of building a strong brand and just as talented with a pen and brush as a mouse. They’d be right.

Ruth gets done in three days what ordinary accountants get done in five. To call her a number cruncher would be to demean the noble balancing act that is bookkeeping; which Ruth appears to do with effortless aplomb. Unless you see her twitching, in which case stand well back and offer her a cocktail. Don’t let the calm exterior fool you. Like all quiet types, in her head, she’s very likely to be outrageously busy.

Ryan is a creative thinker with a strategic streak. He’s honed his skills through AWARD School, The Write Stuff under Rodd Chant, and specialised UX/UI training. In 2025, he was a Hatchling finalist at the Cairns Crocodiles conference. From campaigns to logos, copywriting, and digital design, Ryan thrives across the whole creative process. His entrepreneurial spirit saw him co-found a street press celebrating art, music, and Newcastle culture. Ryan shines brightest when turning client challenges into fresh, sticky and effective ideas.

Deadlines, curveballs, and last-minute changes – that’s just background noise. Nothing ruffles Sam, an elegant calm prevails. Sometimes it means catching the next ferry home, but her design is always sharp, her smile always warm, and the whiskey glass always half-full.

Stacey believes go hard or go home, or actually go surfing! Her curious nature and hunger to learn means she’s always pushing boundaries with technology.

With over 10 years’ experience and a double degree, Stacey thrives on bringing new functionality to life, all while singing at the top of her lungs (sorry Abby and Muffy her Maltese pups who endure it!)

When she’s not coding, surfing or playing the guitar, you’ll find her photographing her natural surroundings.