Desertion
Desertion // 9min // Drama // 2015 // United Kingdom
Writer/Director: Ben Reid
Rob, a young soldier wearing a war-torn uniform, walks towards an imposing tower block. He calls the intercom at the entrance, gripping a red box in his hand. As a woman answers, Rob nervously manages the most muted of greetings.
Submerged
Submerged // 15min // Drama // 2014 // UK
Director: Darren Mapletoft
Writer: Michael Holley
During the 1950s the British Navy conducted a series of teleportation experiments using submarines. When one such experiment goes badly wrong, submariner Billy Bourne wakes from dreaming about ‘Baby’, his sweetheart, to discover he is alone onboard his submarine.
Purple Heart
Purple Heart // 16min // Drama // 2014 // USA
Director: Peter Kiwitt
Purple Heart tells the story of a young Iraq War veteran caught in the downward spiral of PTSD. His girlfriend, a deaf artist, tries to help him but he pushes her away. As his life unravels, he begins to lose control, veering towards tragedy.
Anzac Centenary tribute ‘blooming’ with 250,000 hand-made poppies
Two Victorian sister-in-laws who asked crafters to help hand make 5,000 poppies as part of a project to commemorate the Anzac centenary say they are stunned to have received around 250,000 from around the world. The 5000 Poppies initiative has its roots in a family...
2013 Awards
Parramatta Prize for Best Film and Best Film on Returning Veterans Film Name: Peacekeeper Team: Cinestudios Entertainment Producer: Joshua Hoareau Lead Female Actor: Tatiana Barrie Lead Male Actor: Paul O’Brien Logline: A former Australian Peacekeeper reflects on...
Film about a homeless veteran takes out top honours
Peacekeeper, a short film about a homeless veteran, won top honours at the Project Homeless Awards night. Melbourne filmmaker, Joshua Hoareau, took out both the Parramatta prize for best film. Independent filmmaker, Hoareau, outdid submissions from across the world to...