Patrick McCabe spent his 20s playing indie rock music, hosting community radio programs and managing a small record label. In his early 30s, drawing from his Bachelor of Communication (majoring in Film Production and Journalism) from Brisbane’s Griffith University, he commenced work in post-production for film in Melbourne. He has edited and directed short films and music videos, and assisted in editorial departments for feature film, television drama, and documentaries. EXIT is Patrick's first feature film as editor.