A Century of Life in Their Own Words
The 100 Project is a documentary series sharing the stories of people who have lived for 100 years. Their reflections create a rare record of lived history — offering insight and wisdom from a century of life.
The 100 Project was created by filmmakers John Winter and Ros Walker, who believe that people who have lived the longest offer a unique perspective on the world—one that often leads to the most surprising and powerful stories.
Know a Centenarian?
Families, friends and carers can nominate a centenarian to be a part of The 100 Project. If accepted, we’ll guide you on how to film the interview on a smartphone and then we’ll professionally edit the footage for free.
You film. We edit for free.
The Filmmakers
John Winter
John Winter is an Australian filmmaker with more than forty years’ experience telling human stories on screen. His work includes producing the acclaimed Australian film Rabbit-Proof Fence and many other feature films and documentaries. With a background in anthropology, he has long been fascinated by memory and lived experience, and by the way personal stories connect us to history.
Ros Walker
Ros Walker is an Australian producer who has worked on feature films and documentaries in Australia and internationally, including Everybody’s Oma, a much-loved portrait of an elderly woman. Through The 100 Project she enjoys helping centenarians share their memories and perspectives, and is continually amazed by the lives they reveal — full of humour, adventure and unexpected turns.
Testimonials & Reviews
The 100 Project is one of life’s sweet spots. I have found the feedback quite profound from family and friends of all ages. Thanks so much for taking this on and for the love you have given to so many of these wonderful centenarians and their families who all have stories to tell in the nick of time before they leave us. As a bonus this project has brought our bigger extended family closer together as we opened many boxes previously locked.
Jane Trinca - Daughter of Allan Trinca
I loved the end result – it brought a tear to my eye seeing my memories brought to life.
Merle Moore - 102 years
This project is wonderful for a snippet of history being made for future generations to see and hear, and by such delightful and trustworthy people. I feel a great debt of gratitude to Roslyn for her time and patience.
Janet McDonald - 101 years
I absolutely enjoyed the whole process, it was so easy and if I did have any concerns John was always there to answer them. The final edit was fantastic and the memory of my grandmother and her life story will now be remembered and shared for generations to come.
Carolyn Gebbing - Granddaughter of Phoebe Parker
The 100 Project was the last thing Dad viewed before his passing a week later. He commented ‘Well that was very good!’
Something to certainly treasure by all members & future generations of the Cullen Family.
Maria Geary - Daughter of Fred Cullen
Mum stated that the finished product is ‘marvellous’.
We are so grateful to have a ‘living’ document of Mum’s stories. The archival footage gives context to her verbal recount.
Having the project released last week has given Mum a real boost, and she is enjoying the notoriety very much!
Suzette Heritage - Daughter of Jose Petrick
It’s your life all over again! It’s the most wonderful… I cannot believe what I’m looking at… I’m just lost for words.
Beryl Raby - 105 years
Our family was fortunate to have Ros
sensitively interview both Mum and Dad and for John to create the lovely final products that were far more revealing than I imagined possible.
Capturing it on film means that many people will now be able to get a sense of Dad and Mum for long into the future. Five Star effort!
Robert Burrowes - Son of Jim & Beryl Burrowes
A beautiful montage built from treasured handwritten diaries and some magic performed on a few pretty average old photos. Thanks John and Ros and thanks to your 100 Project, friends from around the world have been brought together to share in and celebrate Myfanwy’s life to date!
Dominique Lavie - Daughter of Myfanwy Lavie
One of the most rewarding family experiences one could imagine… many never really get around to doing it until it’s too late… It was quite astounding what was revealed.
Antony Bowman - Son of Paula Bowman
It gave me great pleasure to be filmed even though I was nervous beforehand. It has turned out very well and I am very humbled by people’s reaction to the video.
Rev Bill Morgan - 107 years
Being involved in The 100 Project was an inspiration. I learned so much about my mother during her interview. The result was a fantastic time capsule on her life. We shared so many stories and humour as they triggered her memory. My family and friends loved it. Highly recommend and John was so helpful.
Kathryn Spence - Daughter of Barbara Hayes
The 100 Project team demonstrated an outstanding level of care, patience, talent and professionalism in producing a film which perfectly captures our Dad’s personality and provides a priceless glimpse into his long and remarkable life.
Gordon & Philip Coulter - Sons of Jim Coulter
Nan loved it. She wore her birthday outfit and really enjoyed the hour interview and time together. This footage will be treasured by us all – her children, grand children, great grandchildren and couple of little great great grandchildren!
Carissa Dunn - Granddaughter of Joy Murphy
It was so easy doing the interview, I just followed the set up guide and asked the recommended questions (I also threw in a few of my own!). It was a treat going back through old photos to include too… We are so lucky to have this wonderful keepsake of her.
Bek Hyland - Granddaughter of Merle Moore
It is so wonderful to have this video. The whole family is grateful and we shall treasure it for a very long time. This is when technology is used to make the world a better place
Gail Pascoe - Daughter of Lorraine Harvey
Thankyou John and Ros for a wonderful treasured video of our dear Aunt. Her incredible memory and sense of humour never cease to amaze. She is admired, respected and loved dearly by all family members
Elizabeth Nicol - Niece of Josephine Cannell
It was riveting for me to watch mum speaking as I have never seen her speak before. She looked so dignified and philosophical as she spoke of all the hardship she faced alone… it moved me greatly. I was so proud for her and so grateful that she has been given this opportunity to tell and record her story.
Bill Swagell - Son of Rose Swagell
The visual and oral memory of my mother who died shortly after the filming is priceless and ours forever. My family was so lucky John Winter guided us through this process.
Sue Cummings - Daughter of Molly Cummings
I wanted to thank you both from the bottom of my heart, on behalf of myself and my family. Brings tears to us all, to hear and see his voice again.
John Rae - Grandson of Stefan Kulesza
The experience was very pleasant and looking back over my life I felt proud of myself, it was good for my ego.
Marcel Leereveld - 104 years
I had so much fun making the video with Ros.
Julia Kenny - 100 years
What a wonderful gift for our children and their descendants! You have woven all the pieces beautifully into a coherent story that will become part of our family’s heritage.
David Bartolo - Son of William (Bill) Bartolo
Thanks Ros and John our family is very happy with the production and will remain in our hearts and memories and very importantly our grandchildren to remember
Wendy Murray - Daughter of Bert Thompson
I would like to thank John and his team for my mother’s video. Incredible!
Ava Lustig - Daughter of Vera Rudner
What an absolute privilege and treat to watch this. I love it. I’m completely happy with the final result 🙂