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New title, new year and new fundraising push!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by FranzTheMovie

And so a New Year is here.  2012 has arrived and after a bit of a break, we are straight back into the film with renewed enthusiasm and focus! Firstly, after much discussion, we’ve decided to change the title of … Continue reading →

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Ah Vienna – if only we had more time to know you better …

Posted on November 15, 2011 by FranzTheMovie

It is now Day 3 of our time in Vienna. On Sunday morning we woke up to a thin layer of frost across the balcony of our penthouse apartment in Zentagasse (District 5 of Vienna) and the sound of birds … Continue reading →

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Dublin calling … or “The mad day in Dublin Town that was Day 3 of filming”

Posted on November 11, 2011 by FranzTheMovie

The sky is so clear tonight over London that I can see the almost full moon and some stars in between the street lamps and buildings in our little lane in Soho.  It is somehow a comforting sight and a … Continue reading →

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Franz Stampfl: The Man Behind The Miracle Mile begins filming in the UK!

Posted on November 9, 2011 by FranzTheMovie

While we have been silent here for the past few weeks – this wasn’t because nothing much has been happening with the film – quite the contrary! Firstly, we’d like to thank all the wonderful individuals who so generously donated … 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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Donors for exciting new documentary project required – are you ready to be a part of history?

Posted on June 6, 2011 by FranzTheMovie

We are delighted to announce that Director, Sally McLean, on behalf of Franz Stampfl: The Man Behind the Miracle Mile has been approved to be officially listed on the AbaF Australia Cultural Fund (ACF) register for fundraising purposes for the project. … 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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The Man Behind The Miracle Mile website re-launched

Posted on April 26, 2011 by FranzTheMovie

We are very happy to announce the re-launch of Franz Stampfl: The Man Behind The Miracle Mile official website – with built in functionality, an example of which is this blog (for news updates and communication with the general public). … Continue reading →

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50th Anniversary of 1956 Olympics @ MCG

Posted on November 25, 2010 by FranzTheMovie

Things suddenly got busy on the 1956 Olympics front, with the 50th Anniversary celebrations taking place in Melbourne during November 2006.  A lot of press coverage ensued, some of which we have included here, as well as a lot of … Continue reading →

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