Andy Crosthwaite

Heading up the QA Group, Andy is responsible for the strategic growth and direction of the amalgamated QA companies. He has been involved in the marketing and design industry for over 10 years with a background in project management. Complementing this experience he also has degrees in Communication and Computer Based Design. As a project manager he has been instrumental in implementing and streamlining business and production techniques that have been successful in completing projects Australia wide on time and on budget.

Andy’s professional diversification is highlighted with his managerial skills regularly applied to the execution of a large range of events targeting the corporate and sporting sectors; most recently his skill set has been turned to refining workflow and procedures surrounding film and television productions. His understanding of business practices and visual training have complemented his hands on approach to delivering a clear commercial message within a set budget on a range of productions.

Andy was also instrumental as a co-founder of Australia’s first and only on-line independent film forum designed to encourage the development of the Australian Film industry. In 2005 the forum was officially listed by the Australian Film Commission, making it the only the second such listing in Australia.

Grant Vincent Collins

Overseeing the technical and film production divisions within the QA Group, Grant is responsible for the management, development and implementation of technologies used within the group, and he also heads the film production arm of the group. His professional experience has seen him produce productions for both the commercial and government sectors. This experience is well supported with degrees in Communications, Project Management, SME Management and a soon to be completed Masters of Research in the Visual Effects field.

With close to eight years in  the film industry Grant has a solid and diverse knowledge of production formats and his attention to detail has led to a reputation that consistently sees him being contracted at the Warner Bros Studios to assist in the completion of productions.

Grant was also instrumental as a co-founder of Australia’s first and only on-line independent film forum designed to encourage the development of the Australian Film industry. In 2005 the forum was officially listed by the Australian Film Commission, making it the only the second such listing in Australia.

Jane Barlow

Organisation, control and keeping the QA team upto date with the current project and administration information. Jane is the QA office manager and is responsible of the administration side of projects 

 Tim Stroud

Tim is the lead graphic designer inside the QA Group, and he takes a hands on approach to the design and application of the QA Groups graphical design and signage manufacturing processes.