Folklight strengthens communties through authentic storytelling.
Golden Years is a documentary chronicling the Golden Years Theatre Company's production of Peter Pan. What makes this stage production special is that this musical is performed entirely by senior citizens. Yes, they will be flying!
When actor-turned-producer Brooke Tansley pitched the idea of making a documentary film about Waterbury, CT area senior citizens stepping on stage in a musical – many for the first time – to veteran Hollywood producers Jim Milio and Jeanette B. Milio, it took less than five minutes for them to say yes.
Jim Milio is best known for producing the highest grossing romantic comedy of all time – My Big Fat Greek Wedding – and the Emmy nominated reality series Dog Whisperer that ran on Nat Geo for 160 episodes and 9 seasons. Jeanette B. Milio has worked on the development, production, financing, and distribution of over fifty films and series, working with such stars as Academy Award winner Halle Berry and Jason Statham.
The documentary captures the bravery, fun, vulnerability, and personal relationships that blossom from being bold enough to say yes to adventure in this late season of life.
Peter Pan is a musical about the magic in keeping connected to the child inside of us. The film will include the auditions, rehearsals, and performances alongside interviews, backstage and offstage moments, and the unexpected adventures among these newfound friends and castmates. “This story had the potential to move and inspire audiences all over the world,” says producer Brooke Tansley.
Bob Tansley - producer Brooke Tansley's dad and director of over 50 local productions - is the founder of the Golden Years Theatre Company. Bob has the ability to inspire communities to follow him into unknown adventure, and we are thrilled to be along for this one!
Alongside the film, Folklight and the producers are developing a toolkit to help communities nationwide start their own senior citizen theatre programs. This will be available to the public free of charge.
Current project:
GOLDEN YEARS
STATUS: IN PRODUCTION
$30k is urgently needed to complete production that is currently in progress and prep materials for distribution partners.
We need your help - PLEASE DONATE!
This documentary is a fully independent production. A small portion of the required funds are still needed to get it through post production and to screens worldwide. Golden Years can accept tax-deductible donations through its 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, Folklight Film Club. A portion of the proceeds from the distribution of the film will support the Golden Years Theatre Company and their future productions. Donations processed by Stripe.
DONOR BENEFITS:
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Thank you in credits.
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Thank you in credits.
Credit on IMDB.com.
A copy of the completed film.
A print of the film’s finalized poster art.
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All benefits from previous donor levels plus…
An invitation for 2 people to the private, invitation-only cast & crew screening of the completed film in or near Waterbury, CT - or - the producer & crew private screening in or near Los Angeles -or- the private screening in Nashville. See it before the world does! (Transportation to screening not provided.)
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All benefits from previous donor levels, plus…
An invitation for 2 MORE people (4 total) to the private, invitation-only cast & crew screening of the completed film in or near Waterbury, CT - or - the producer & crew private screening in or near Los Angeles -or- the private screening in Nashville. See it before the world does! (Transportation to screening not provided.)
Golden Years hat, duffel or tote bag, & jacket.
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All benefits from previous donor levels plus…
Associate Producer credit on the film.
A private screening of the film at your home with the filmmaker and your family and friends.
Visit and tour the post production facility in Burbank during editing (travel not provided).
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All benefits from previous donor levels plus…
Executive Producer credit on the film.
A framed print of the finalized poster art of the film with your name credited as an Executive Producer.
Dedicate this film to your loved one. See your dedication featured alone on screen. To whom would you like to express your love?
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Please contact Brooke Tansley at brooke@folklightfilmclub.com about product placement, brand integration, co-branded content, and to share ideas on featuring your brand.
Current project:
UNTITLED CAVE ART DOCUSERIES
STATUS: 1st Unit production completed
This documentary series was awarded a $3.96MM grant from the John Templeton Foundation.
We are pleased to share that, through a generous grant from the John Templeton Foundation and with our partners at Practical Magic - an award-winning production company and creative engineering studio - we embarked upon an unprecedented exploration of cave art up to 65,000 years old throughout Europe, expanding our understanding of early humans and our ancestral relatives, and captured it in a documentary series to be distributed to a global audience. Discoveries and rediscoveries of lost art were made on camera.
Alongside the series, Folklight is developing accompanying curriculum for all grades with multiple educational partners that will be available to the public free of charge via an online hub.
Folklight’s mission is to strengthen communities through authentic storytelling, and we are honored to create and support groundbreaking work that unlocks the mysteries of humankind’s first stories, connections, and communities.
