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Red Poppy Awards recognise important stories
Red Poppy Awards for Best Short Film, Best Feature Film and Best Animation were presented at the Opening Night of the Red Poppy Film Festival at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, before a screening of the recipients’ moving stories.
Thank You for Your Generous Support
There are many we wish to thank for their generous support — without whom this Red Poppy Film Festival simply would not be possible. Your commitment to storytelling, culture, and community impact is what brings this event to life.
Red Poppy Film Festival 6-8 March 2026 at AGNSW
Our 2026 Red Poppy Film Festival runs from 6-8 March with unmissable stories of courage, resilience and sacrifice. Entry is free to past or serving ADF members. Secure your complimentary or general admission seats now!
Film Festival Coordinator Assistant role
We are seeking a motivated and organised Volunteer Film Festival Coordinator Assistant to support the planning, coordination and delivery of the upcoming Red Poppy Film Festival. This is a part-time volunteer role with the potential to become paid and full-time. Applications close on Monday 19 January 2026.
Red Poppy Film Festival Returns
The Red Poppy Film Festival is returning in 2026. Join us at the Art Gallery NSW from 6-8 March for three inspiring days of films, art, live music, seminars and workshops from veterans or creatives exploring the experiences of war and service.
A Wrap on the 7th Veterans Film Festival
Sunday, November 6, 2022. Matt Nable's Transfusion, starring Sam Worthington, has won the coveted Red Poppy Award for Best Film at the Veterans Film Festival. Jury Chair Bruce Beresford announced Transfusion as the winner of the prestigious Howard Frank Van Norton...
A Gala Opening in Sydney for the 7th Veterans Film Festival
Redgum Singer to Stir the Troops for the Opening of the Veterans Film Festival in Sydney tomorrow.
Redgum lead singer John Schumann AM will reprise his hit “I Was Only 19” to raise the curtain at the Opening Night of the Veterans Film Festival in Sydney this Thursday, November 3
Screen Warriors launches screen industry training program
SCREEN WARRIORS: THE VETERANS FILM FESTIVAL CREATES A UNIQUE PROGRAM LAUNCHED TO RECRUIT MILITARY VETERANS TO FILM SECTOR A world first program to recruit, train and mentor defence veterans into Australia’s burgeoning film and television industry is being launched as...
2022 Veterans Film Festival Open for Submissions until 31 July!
The 7th Veterans Film Festival (VFF) is is open for submissions for our forthcoming festival! The VFF is an annual event that brings people together to explore recent work from veteran and other filmmakers providing diverse perspectives on conflict and veterans’...