Veterans Film Festival

The Veterans Film Festival (VFF) is an annual event held in Australia, that puts the spotlight on stories about veterans’, their families, first responders and the impact of warfare on society.

The festival presents a curated program of carefully selected feature films, short films and media art. The festival’s focus is on recent work by talented indie filmmakers. However, within our program we also present mainstream films, retrospectives and provide opportunities to meet with filmmakers and content creators via Q&A’s, panels, etc.

All films submitted to the official competition will be eligible to compete for the coveted Red Poppy Awards, inspired by the poem ‘In Flanders Field’. Hand blown glass trophies will be awarded in the best film categories. In 2016, female filmmakers won 67% of the awards.

The festival also curates an eclectic program of competitions, forums, workshops, video games exhibitions and discussion panels with, guest presenters, filmmakers, historians, veterans and the public.

The VFF showcases stories that promote a greater understanding about veterans, their families, first responders and the influence of war on society.

The festival offers a meeting ground and artistic canvas to engage with filmmakers, actors, festival audience and veterans of all ages, cultures and abilities.

For more information visit www.veteransfilmfestival.com