TEN adventurous volunteers aged 75 or over are being sought to take part in a new documentary film-making project.
The Fearless project – a joint initiative of film, TV and digital media charity Screenworks and Feros Care – will see seniors featured in a series of short documentary films.
Those selected will have the opportunity to learn new skills relating to film-making and will produce their own documentary about a bold challenge they undertake in their lives, or their “fearless” lifestyle.
Film-makers will be assigned industry professionals to serve as mentors for the project, assisting with all elements of production.
Screenworks chair Deb McBride said films would be unveiled at a red carpet event later in the year, while organisers also have plans to distribute the films online and submit them to film festivals.
“We’ve designed Fearless to be a way for local seniors to acquire basic film-making skills so that they are able to tell their own stories and be part of a collection of inspirational shorter films that celebrate growing older,” she said.
Feros Care spokeswoman Tarnya Sim hopes to discover applicants who want to share stories that challenge typical views on ageing.
“If you’ve always wanted to get a tattoo or fly on a trapeze, or if you’re already a dedicated ocean swimmer or in training for your next triathlon, then we really want to help you to star in a film documenting it,” she said.
Organisers would also like to hear from people who think their older family member has a “bold approach to life” and can offer something to the project.
Films will be unveiled between early September and mid-November. Applications close on August 12.
Detailed guidelines, application forms and further information are available online.
Professional mentors for the project will be provided by The Bakery Media Production.
Details – screenworks.com.au/fearless or phone (02) 6681-1188.
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