Why are so many men donning Lycra

CLIENT: DEMAND.FILM
OUTLET: ABC RADIO NATIONAL

An idea to make a film about about cycling enthusiasts around the world turned up a larger story about the camaraderie and mental health benefits for blokes riding together in groups.Film maker Nick Bird reveals the secret life of middle-aged men in…

An idea to make a film about about cycling enthusiasts around the world turned up a larger story about the camaraderie and mental health benefits for blokes riding together in groups.

Film maker Nick Bird reveals the secret life of middle-aged men in lycra in his documentary MAMIL and Justin Lang explains how riding with the "Fat Boys" cycling club in his home town of Adelaide literally saved his life.

Bondi rescue

CLIENT: NORTH BONDI SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB
OUTLET: CHANNEL 9 WEEKEND TODAY

80 years ago today, North Bondi and Bondi surf clubs joined together for Australia’s largest mass rescue in the country’s history. North Bondi lifesaver Brendan Krone, introduces us to his Grandmother, Norma, the last known survivor of that faithful…

80 years ago today, North Bondi and Bondi surf clubs joined together for Australia’s largest mass rescue in the country’s history. North Bondi lifesaver Brendan Krone, introduces us to his Grandmother, Norma, the last known survivor of that faithful day.

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How MAMILs are helping change the face of men's mental health

CLIENT: DEMAND.FILM
OUTLET: NINE.COM.AU

Just over six years ago Justin Lang woke up each morning not knowing whether he’d make it through the day.The 46-year-old had just come out of a relationship breakdown he described as “devastating”  and in that darkness found himself pondering …

Just over six years ago Justin Lang woke up each morning not knowing whether he’d make it through the day.

The 46-year-old had just come out of a relationship breakdown he described as “devastating”  and in that darkness found himself pondering suicide on a daily basis.

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The life of a MAMIL: it's not just about the lycra

CLIENT: DEMAND.FILM
OUTLET: SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

It's a phenomenon which has taken over roads worldwide, and MAMILs – middle-aged men in Lycra – are now set to take over the big screen. MAMIL, a feature-length Australian film, follows men from Australia, the US and Britain out onto the road, …

It's a phenomenon which has taken over roads worldwide, and MAMILs – middle-aged men in Lycra – are now set to take over the big screen. MAMIL, a feature-length Australian film, follows men from Australia, the US and Britain out onto the road, exploring why they get behind the handlebars.

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