Forged In Fire

"Forged in Fire" is a captivating documentary that uncovers the profound connection between Australia and Ukraine during the ongoing war.

Focusing on the Australian military industry's contribution to Ukraine's defence efforts, particularly through the provision of the Australian Bushmaster armoured vehicle, this film aims to shed light on the little-known partnership that has emerged amidst the conflict.

"Forged in Fire" examines the deep ties between Australia and Ukraine, and we explore the historical, economic, and political connections that have laid the foundation for this partnership. Through interviews with diplomats, historians, and key figures from both nations, we will trace the evolution of this relationship and its significance in the face of the war.

Presented and written by award-winning journalist Chris Uhlmann, we focus on Australia's military contribution, such as the role of Australian-made Bushmasters in safeguarding lives and supporting humanitarian efforts, and we explore the humanitarian impact of the war in Ukraine. 

This documentary showcases the impact of the partnership between Australia and Ukraine, underscoring the importance of international solidarity in the face of conflict and highlighting Australia's commitment to a more secure and peaceful world.

This exclusive documentary was produced by Screencraft Media Pty Ltd with the support of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO).

Watch now on 9Now 

CREDITS

WRITER AND PRESENTER
CHRIS UHLMANN

DIRECTOR  
MICHAEL FARDELL

PRODUCER
ILLIA OLIINYK

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS 
GERRY WHEELER 
JUSTINE FARDELL

FOR THE AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION OF UKRAINIAN ORGANISATIONS (AFUO)
KATERYNA ARGYROU
TEFAN ROMANIW OAM
NADIA MENCINSKY
JULIAN KNYSH

SPECIAL THANKS TO 
PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY
FIRST LADY OLENA ZELENSKA
ANDRIY YERMAK, HEAD OF THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE

SPECIAL THANKS TO
PETER HOWARTH OAM

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
MICHAEL FARDELL ACS 

CAMERA OPERATORS
TOBY FINLAYSON
AARON CHEATER
ALEX BABENKO
GEORGE IVANCHENKO
OLEH RESHETNIAK
SOFIIA CHOLAS
TARAS FEDORENKO

FRONTLINE CONFLICT UNIT
OLEH RESHETNIAK
OLEKSIY KLYMENKO
SERHIY KISELYOV

HEAD OF SECURITY
DAVID PAXTON

CLOSE PROTECTION SECURITY 
DANNY LAVELLE

MEDIC 
OLENA BRETT

LOCATION SOUND 
MYLES ROBERTS

CLOSING SONG “BLUEBIRD”
BY LISA GERRARD OAM & JULES MAXWELL

MUSIC 
ARTLIST

SOUND DESIGN AND MIX
ANTHONY MARSH

AUDIO ENGINEER
SOPHIE EDWARDS

PRODUCERS
ASHER FLOYD
RYAN BANKS
MADELINE WOLDHUIS

PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS
GABRIELLE GREGOIRE
MONIQUE NORTON
TOM SAUNDERS

TITLES
NICK KHOO

EDITORS
MICHAEL FARDELL
CHLOE WASKIW

ASSISTANT EDITORS
LACHLAN KENDALL
DECLAN LIN

SENIOR EDITOR
MATT DAVIS

COLOUR GRADE
ALEX ZAVOLOKIN

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
MELISSA OXLADE

GENERAL MANAGER
LAUREL CYR

ACCOUNTS
NICK OLAN

CHAIRMAN
MICK SPENCER

LEGAL
ODILLA O’BOYLE

TRAVEL LOGISTICS
SHOWGROUP TRAVEL

INSURANCE
ACTION INSURANCE

THANKS TO 
RADA TV - UKRAINE

FOR THE NINE NETWORK
HAMISH TURNER
DARREN WICK
KIRSTY THOMSON

SPECIAL THANKS TO
AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE
AUSTRALIAN CONTINGENT, OPERATION KUDU
VASYL MYROSHNYCHENKO, AMBASSADOR OF UKRAINE TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
UKRAINE CRISIS APPEAL SHELTERS, MANAGED BY AFUO AND ROTARY 
OLENA KOVALSKA
VICTORIA DOMA
YURIY SAK
PETE SHMIGEL
OLEH RESHETNIAK
LIAM MENDES
JOHN BALE
NATHAN CLEARY
LISA GERRARD OAM
JULES MAXWELL
JESSE WATT

THANKS TO
THALES 
ELECTRO OPTIC SYSTEMS
POLYNOVO
SYPAQ
TARA TAUBENSCHLAG 
CMAX COMMUNICATIONS
BEACHHEAD AGENCY
MYKOLA VOVCHENKO