Cassino Then and Now
Cassino Then and Now // 65min // Documentary // 2023 // Italy
Director/Producer/Writer: Paolo Ameli
Describing the four WWII battles of Cassino, Italy through the narratives of five soldiers from America, New Zealand, Germany, France and Poland and one Italian refugee.
Peace Wilderness Man
Peace Wilderness Man // 35min // Documentary // 2024 // Australia
Director/Producer: Tim Millard
Following highly traumatic experiences serving in Afghanistan, Australian war veteran Lex Reilly slowly rebuilds his life, and himself, deep in Norway’s remote Arctic Circle aided by a near-spiritual connection to nature.
The Sessions: I’m Good
The Sessions: I’m Good // 32min // Documentary // 2026 // USA
Director/Producer: Debra Weeks
Director of Photography/Editor: Tony McVaney
A combat veteran songwriter and the father of a fallen soldier sit down to write a song together.
Decoding Jean: Secrets of WWII
Decoding Jean: Secrets of WWII // 20min // Documentary // 2023 // USA
Director/Writer: Hannah Anderson
In the midst of the turmoil of World War II, the quaint British town of Bury St Edmonds becomes a focal point where lives intersect and secrets unravel. An 18-year-old woman finds herself caught in the throes of a great wartime secret – the breaking of the German Enigma code.
My Husband the Child Soldier
My Husband the Child Soldier // 54min // Documentary // 2025 // UK
Director/Producer: Tom Peppiatt
In Cambodia, former Khmer Rouge child soldier Aki Ra and his wife Hout help communities reclaim their land by undertaking the potentially lethal task of clearing unexploded landmines left over from years of war.
Bringing His Spirit Home
Bringing His Spirit Home // 14min // Documentary // 2025 // Australia
Director/Writer: Dylan Nicholls
Peter travels to France to visit his great-uncle’s grave, an Aboriginal WWI soldier, performing a traditional ceremony to bring his spirit back home to his family and country.
The Comfort Dogs of Uganda
The Comfort Dogs of Uganda // 30min // Documentary // 2025 // Australia
Director/Producer/Cinematographer: Richard Wainwright
In the shadow of the brutal 20-year conflict in Northern Uganda, a remarkable story of resilience unfolds through the unexpected companionship of rescued dogs.
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.
Breaker Morant
Breaker Morant // 107min // Drama // 1980 // Australia
Director: Bruce Beresford
During the Boer War, three Australian lieutenants are on trial for shooting Boer prisoners. Though they acted under orders, they are being used as scapegoats by the General Staff, who hope to distance themselves from the irregular practices of the war.