Fearless Films
A series of short documentaries about Australian seniors smashing stereotypes by living extraordinarily bold lives.
Fearless
The innovative initiative between Feros Care and Screenworks aims to challenge stereotypes around aging by telling the stories of a few Australians that are living their later years in life to the fullest.
“We’ve designed FEARLESS to be a way for local seniors to acquire basic filmmaking skills so that they are able to tell their own stories and be a part of a collection of inspirational short films that celebrate growing older.”
Screenworks CEO, Ken Crouch
Fearless Films launched on the big screen, at a dedicated red carpet premiere on the 4th of December in Byron Bay - watch the Fearless Premiere Video.
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Wendy Taylor, Suffolk Park
79 years young
Wendy is a creative force to be reckoned with and one of her (many) mantras is “don’t go beige with age!” She posts her inspirational musings on growing older and shares her fashion secrets with her Instagram followers at @WendysThirdAct
Margaret Fisher, Byron Bay
88 years young
Margaret is a tennis nut and practices daily in Byron Bay with her dog ‘Coach Leo’. She travelled to Croatia in October to compete in the World Senior Tennis Championships.
Royden Ainsworth, Ballina
80 years young
A seasoned jazz musician and composer, Royden can’t imagine his life without music. He is still composing, organising gigs and playing regularly with his two jazz bands across the Northern Rivers region.
Julie Crow, Suffolk Park
76 years young
Julie is vibrant and strong. She proves it by challenging herself to swing upside down from a circus trapeze for the first time ever.
PETER WARNER, LISMORE/TWEED
87 YEARS YOUNG
Peter is keen for another ocean adventure with his old Tongan crew mate. He sails a yacht into the ocean and organises a drone to capture the results.
Nina Milenko Marzi, Byron Bay
97 years young
Nina charms everyone she meets. She credits drumming, dancing, friendship and shopping for her colourful Byron Bay lifestyle.
Klaas Nierop, Ballina
87 years young
Klaas loves his outdoors lifestyle. He and his beloved dog, Wolfie live on a boat in Ballina harbour. He kayaks, cycles, swims and visits the gym to stay strong and it shows.
Berenice Lancaster, Byron Bay
77 years young
A self-confessed swimming addict, Berenice swims across Byron Bay every morning and her latest overseas jaunt was an ocean-trek holiday, swimming around the Greek Islands.
Feather Thompson, Byron Bay
82 years young
Feather is a local legend who refuses to change as she ages, she’s still dancing up a storm to the live bands in the Byron pubs and sunbakes nude on its beaches.