We have been waiting to share this news with everyone for a few weeks, and are thrilled that we can now finally and officially announce that highly respected Producer and Executive Producer, Emmy nominee and former Head of Factual, ABC (among other titles), Phil Craig, has joined the team as … Continue Reading ››
We are delighted to welcome some new faces to the A Life Unexpected team - in the form of a fantastic group of actors who have joined the documentary to film the recreation elements.
After a hectic casting round that saw over 200 submissions, we are very happy to introduce to you Cody Cameron (Roger Bannister), Roger Crook (John … Continue Reading ››
Interviewee Kitty Chiller during her interview at Athletics Australia HQ boardroom in Melbourne. Photo by Stefano Ferro
Two weeks ago today, the crew of A Life Unexpected made the … Continue Reading ››
Lakeside Stadium Melbourne as seen from above (Photo by: Mapio)
We are prepped and ready to get into another day of filming for A Life Unexpected in Melbourne!
This time, with the generous support of the teams … Continue Reading ››
Director of Photography, Shaun Herbertson, with Director, Sally McLean and interviewee Tony Booth OAM during his interview at Somerville House. … Continue Reading ››
Tim McCormick, Shaun Herbertson and Ben Steel filming at the MCG. Photo by Sally McLean
Nothing stays the same, as they say, and when making an independent documentary, sometimes that is … Continue Reading ››
Harry Gordon signs copies of his most recent book "From Athens With Pride". (Photo courtesy of BBC/Getty Images)
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing … Continue Reading ››
Screening of short segment of the film, featuring Dunera Boy, Mike Sondheim at Dunera Luncheon 2014. Photo by June Orford.
It was with great pleasure and a touch of sadness that A Life Unexpected Director, Sally McLean, accepted the invitation to … Continue Reading ››
A documentary about the extraordinary life of Franz Stampfl – Austrian Art student turned greatest Athletics Coach of the 20th Century and the man who trained Roger Bannister to break the 4 Minute Mile
We have been waiting to share this news with everyone for a few weeks, and are thrilled that we can now finally and officially announce that highly respected Producer and Executive Producer, Emmy nominee and former Head of Factual, ABC (among other titles), Phil Craig, has joined the team as … Continue Reading ›› 
Director of Photography, Shaun Herbertson, with Director, Sally McLean and interviewee Tony Booth OAM during his interview at Somerville House. … 
1956 Olympians Bob Joyce, Marg Woodlock-McLean and Neil Robbins survey … 
Robert Lay AM, General Manager of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame after his interview for A Life Unexpected. Photo by Christoph … 
