Category Archives: Franz Stampfl

Australia Day Special – Meet The Interviewees: Australian Shot Put Champions, Bev Francis & Marg Woodlock-McLean

Posted on January 26, 2013 by FranzTheMovie

On a sunny December day last year, Writer/Director, Sally McLean had the great privilege to be able to spend time over a few coffees with previous Australian Champions, Bev Francis and Marg Woodlock-McLean, both interviewees for “A Life Unexpected” and representatives from … Continue reading →

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A Night to Remember for A Life Unexpected

Posted on December 11, 2012 by FranzTheMovie

November was a busy month for the “A Life Unexpected” team, as they geared up for the official Investors’ Launch, held at St Catherine’s School, Toorak. A plethora of Olympic and Commonwealth Games luminaries were in attendance, including John Landy, Ralph … Continue reading →

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A Life Unexpected teaser featuring Sir Roger Bannister Interview – now live!

Posted on June 4, 2012 by FranzTheMovie

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 … Continue reading →

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Where were you on April 1st? Yes, we’re serious!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by FranzTheMovie

April 1st is known to many as April Fools Day.  Whether it began, as some think, with Chaucer or from earlier Persian traditions, no one is truly sure.  All we knew for sure this April the 1st was that we were … Continue reading →

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Farewell Europe – it’s been swell … now onto filming in Oz!

Posted on November 19, 2011 by FranzTheMovie

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 … Continue reading →

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Franz Stampfl Documentary: Meet the Creative Team video now live!

Posted on September 26, 2011 by FranzTheMovie

We’ve just uploaded our “Meet the Creative Team” video – featuring interviews with the Creative Team behind the upcoming documentary “Franz Stampfl: The Man Behind The Miracle Mile”: We’re currently seeking donations for the first leg of filming – interviewing … Continue reading →

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New video – Sally introduces the Franz Stampfl Video Diaries

Posted on August 9, 2011 by FranzTheMovie

VIDEO 1: Our introduction to the new Video Diaries for Franz Stampfl: The Man Behind the Miracle Mile, presented by Writer/Director, Sally McLean: See the video on YouTube: The Man Behind The Miracle Mile – Video Diary Introduction More updates coming … Continue reading →

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New team member joins The Man Behind The Miracle Mile

Posted on May 8, 2011 by FranzTheMovie

We are delighted to welcome a new team member to Franz Stampfl: The Man Behind the Miracle Mile - Marg Woodlock-McLean (Associate Producer). Marg is one of Franz’s original Australian squad back in 1956.  A 1956 Olympian (Shot Put) and Australian … Continue reading →

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