Fanning The Fire was released in 2002 and received immediate recognition as one of Rip Curl’s best-ever films. Rip Curl’s online Vividas Fanning The Fire promotion is a tribute to Mick and his following of fans.

"He's good competitively. He's exciting as a free surfer. Mick's got a big future for sure." - Kelly Slater.
"He surfs that good it actually pisses people off." - Joel Parkinson
"I always thought he'd be a world-class surfer. It's happened quicker than I thought." - Mark Occhilupo