TACKLING MOUTAINS OF DREAMS It turns out passion projects take a lot more than passion to bring them to life…. The film Kakapo Crest that features in the 2020 Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour took over two years from conception to its premiere on the big screen! [...]
THE ACCIDENTAL CONSERVATIONIST If you’ve come along to the Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour you would’ve seen (and no doubt been impressed by) the film, Tidal. Tidal follows the story of Lisa Beasley, an adventurous soul whose life-threatening accident reignited her interest in the ocean. While healing her [...]
137KM IN PURSUIT OF A PREGNANT DOE Deer 139 sees 3 women go on the adventure of a lifetime! Biologist and research scientist, Sam Swinnell has spent the last 6 years capturing and collaring deer (collaring = putting GPS collars on them), to track where they go and [...]
HOW ONE OLYMPIC HOPEFUL IS CHANGING THE WORLD OF BOXING This year’s Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour is full of laughs, inspiration and women adventuring all over the world. The film Diana was a truly exceptional addition to this years program. The strength of her character absolutely shines [...]
INSPIRATION FROM CLOSE TO HOME The Motivator, sees filmmaker Aaron Hitchins turn his camera on someone close to him, to show who it is that has motivated him to live a life connected to the outdoors, to be someone who is active and not a spectator… his mother, [...]
THE ACCIDENTAL CONSERVATIONIST part 2 Here is Part 2 of our conversation with Tidal filmmaker, Leila Kidson. To read Part 1, head to: https://gutsygirlsadventurefilmtour.com.au/the-evolution-of-tidal-with-filmmaker-leila-kidson-pt-1/ Adventure Reels: Was there anything unexpected that came out of making this film? Leila Kidson: I think there were [...]
WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A FEMALE ADVENTURE FILMMAKER Jen Randall is a climber, storyteller, filmmaker and game changer. Her aim is to empower, entertain and challenger viewers with intricately woven, emotive stories with a quiet sense of fun. She collaborates with athletes and artists to put meaningful films into the [...]
Meet Alysa McCall - Director of conservation outreach and staff scientist at Polar Bears International Working in the outdoor sphere is an appealing career path to many people; an open-air office may seem like a great alternative to the 9-to-5 grind but breaking into that job market [...]
BEING A BEGINNER SUCKS! BUT MASTERING SOMETHING NEW ROCKS! Being uncomfortable is part of growth. Every time we consciously choose to step outside of our comfort zone, the next uncomfortable thing becomes a little bit easier. This summer why not challenge yourself to try something new? We've put together [...]
6 PLANET FRIENDLY NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS (worth keeping) Often we make New Year’s resolutions that are all about ourselves – “I’m going to get a better job! I’m going to run a marathon!” etc. This year, why not make some planet-friendly resolutions that will help the environment and are worth keeping? [...]
