From: Tony Miller
Date: 31/03/2008 9:53:52 AM
To: Colin Spratt
Subject: Fw: The Lost Boys








The Lost Boys TV series responds to the call of 'the most harmful demographic trend of this generation', a groundbreaking factual reality series that deals with the topic of masculinity through father and son relationships. Would you like to be a part of this exciting venture?

I am researching a new observational documentary series called The Lost Boys. It focuses on 5 fathers and their sons and a 28 day cattle mustering expedition. The idea is the time away together will hopefully mend problems in their communications and create a new bond between them.


I am looking for fathers and sons who may be interested in participating. Sons would have to be minimum age 15 through to 24.


I have attached a longer synopsis for you to read and to pass on to any of your members who you think may be interested.


I thank you for your time


Kind regards


Kirsty de Vallance
A Cast of Thousands
02 9413 8640

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Synopsis - The Lost Boys


There are good reasons why modern fathers are estranged from their sons: divorce, interstate or overseas work, separation, corporate demands, desertion or disinterest. However, it's becoming obvious that there are no good excuses. Boys without fathers lack the most important male role-model in their lifetime - the person whose job it is to show them what it means to be a mate, a husband, a worker, a hero, a lover and above all, a man.


Clearly something must be done to address what has been dubbed 'the most harmful demographic trend of this generation'. The Lost Boys responds to this call.


The Lost Boys is a groundbreaking factual reality series that deals with the topic of masculinity through father and son relationships. Five urban, estranged father and son pairs will re-build their damaged relationships by undertaking one of the toughest challenges Australia has to offer - to move 500 head of cattle over 200 miles across the outback, in 28 days, living the life of the quintessential Drover.





The Drover is an Australian icon that holds relevance for all Australians, even though most of us are city dwellers. The Lost Boys uses the masculine role- models and the vast landscape of the outback to heal the social wounds that are impacting on our cities.


This is a unique opportunity for fathers and sons to spend time together, learn together, teach one another, face their fears and earn each other's respect on a level playing field. Endless, hot days of hard work followed by cold nights around the campfire combine to create an emotionally charged experience that will be riveting to watch and relevant to many in the viewing audience. As challenges common to fathers and sons play out for the participants, those watching from home will be given insights and practical tools to apply to their own lives.


Under the guidance of professional cattle men and adventure therapists, the participants won't be able to escape the fact that the only way to successfully complete the task, and claim their pay packet worth thousands, is to get over the past and work together. This is the best chance they'll ever get to build a paternal bond to ensure that the Lost Boys become found.


* * If you would like to participate in this program, please call Kirsty de Vallance on: 02 9413 8640/ 0403 182293 or email:

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