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Category Archives: Franz Stampfl
New interviews: more fascinating facts and stories as filming continues
Filming has been continuing with a new group of fascinating people taking their place in front of the camera to talk about their experiences of the man Franz Stampfl.
It was an early, slightly chilly May morning when the A Life Unexpected crew arrived at Melbourne Girls Grammar School … Continue Reading ›› A Life Unexpected Director, Sally McLean, interviewed on BBC Radio 3
Franz Stampfl inducted into Athletics Australia Hall Of Fame
All the team here at "A Life Unexpected" were thrilled with the news that Franz Stampfl has been inducted into the Athletics Australia Hall of Fame!
Franz joins a select list of inductees including, Edwin Flack, Shirley Strickland, Marjorie Jackson, Betty Cuthbert, Herb … Continue Reading ›› On this day: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Franz Stampfl’s birth
Today, November 18th, 2013, marks the 100th anniversary of Franz Stampfl's birth. To honour the occasion, the team here at "A Life Unexpected" are delighted to reveal our new trailer for the film, featuring some of our interviewees from our filming to date.
In addition to Sir Roger Bannister, Sir Christopher Chataway, Ulick O'Connor and members … Continue Reading ››
Australia Day Special – Meet Australian Shot Put Champions, Bev Francis & Marg Woodlock-McLean
A Night to Remember for A Life Unexpected
Some of the "A Life Unexpected" team - L-R: Laura Wagner (German Translations), … Continue Reading ›› A Life Unexpected teaser featuring Sir Roger Bannister Interview – now live!
Yes, here it is - the official video teaser from our European filming in November last year, featuring Sir Roger Bannister, Sir Christopher Chataway, Ulick O'Connor and members of the Stampfl family. Feel free to share and spread the word - and don't forget we're in our next phase of fundraising to film in Australia, … Continue Reading ››
Where were you on April 1st? Yes, we’re serious!
Farewell Europe – it’s been swell … now onto filming in Oz!
And so, it is finally over. The first stage of filming for "Franz Stampfl: The Man Behind The Miracle Mile" is completed and "in the can" - or rather, on hard drives stored in my hand luggage with a back up copy in our Gaffer, Saraj Alkemade's checked in luggage. Saraj and I have just … Continue Reading ››
