Do you know a centenarian? Create a free keepsake and let’s tell history together!
Here’s how it works: simply film an interview with a 100 year old and we’ll take care of the editing.
To help make the best film possible, we provide tutorials on smartphone filming, interviewing tips for centenarians and guidance on scanning old photographs. We also offer a set of interview questions to kickstart your conversation with the 100 year old.
Your finished film will be showcased on our website, YouTube Channel and social media – potentially reaching wider audiences in the future through TV, film or museum exhibitions.
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your video and photos to us for free editingTutorial: Tips to video a centenarian
Filmmaker, John Winter, gives his tips on how to best video an interview of a 100 year old using a smartphone or a camera.
With a number of simple audio and video hints, this tutorial will help you film a fabulous interview for The 100 Project.
Whilst the tutorial is designed for beginners, it will also inform those with more expertise about our requirements.
Tutorial: Tips to interview a 100 year old
Australian film producer, Ros Walker, offers 10 tips on how to approach interviewing a centenarian.
It’s a “must watch” video tutorial if someone in the family wants to interview a centenarian for The 100 Project.
Ros also discusses the specially crafted list of questions we offer to help you interview the centenarian.
Sample Interview QuestionsI'm busy, will I have time to video my 100+ year old grandparent?
You’ll need a bit of time to make sure the camera is set up, you’ve found the right location and you know what questions you want to ask. The interview itself will probably only take an hour or two. But remember, the memories of the centenarian you capture will last for generations.
I don't have the latest phone. Is that okay?
Any smartphone from the last 5 years should be fine. If you don’t have one, someone in the family probably will.
I don’t know what questions to ask the centenarian?
We provide a list of questions to ask. You can stick with them or you can add your own. It’s up to you.
Will my Grandmother’s life really be interesting enough?
EVERYONE has a story. If you ask the questions we’ll then edit the best parts of your interview.
We live in a remote area, can we still participate?
Absolutely. And if you don’t have good internet follow the instructions to send us a USB drive.
My Dad is over 100 years old but is a bit hard to understand?
Move the camera in close (don’t zoom in) and we’ll also be able to help out in the edit room. Also, all our videos will have English language captions.
What if the centenarian doesn’t speak English?
Unfortunately, at this stage, we don’t have the resources to edit any video that is not in English.
I've got photos and I'm ready to go... but I'm not confident about doing the interview. Can you help me?
Send us an email and we’ll see what additional help we can provide.
I’m a technical luddite, can you assist me?
Get the family involved – there’s a budding filmmaker in most families! Or just give it a go yourself. Our video tutorials will answer most questions.
Are you going to include everything we shoot?
Generally speaking, when it comes to filmmaking, ‘less is more’. Editing allows us to select the bits that best tell the centenarian’s story.
How important are photos of the centenarian?
Very! Photos really help tell the centenarian’s story and will give your video a much more professional look. If you also happen to have some old film/video, that’s a bonus!
Give me three reasons why I should get involved?
It’s fun, it’s forever and it’s free!
My Mum is almost 100 years old, can we make the video early for her 100th birthday?
One rule we have to stick to is that every 100 year old must be 100 years old! But please do make the video after her 100th birthday.
I’m confused, can you help me?
Watch our tutorials and if you get really stuck, contact us and we’ll see if we can help.
I know why I want a video of my 100+ year old Dad, but what’s in for you?
We’re passionate filmmakers and telling Australian stories is what we love to do. With your video and photos we can create short films of 100 year olds to share with the world.
My great Grandfather is over 100 years old but he is a bit reluctant to be interviewed. Any suggestions?
Tell him it’s for the family. A keepsake forever.
Prefer to pay a professional crew to shoot your video?
Contact The 100 Project with your postcode and we’ll do our best to find a video production company near you.