Michael Ware

A master of portraying the raw realities of war, Michael Ware is an Australian journalist turned director born in 1969 in Brisbane, Australia. Ware, who began his directorial journey in 2015, is best known for his work in the documentary genre, with his most notable film being "Only the Dead," a visceral exploration of the Iraq War which earned him a nomination for Best Documentary at the 2015 AACTA Awards. His authorial style is defined by highly immersive storytelling, embedding himself in the action to deliver a firsthand account of the situations he documents. Michael Ware, with his gritty and fearless approach to filmmaking, has captured the unfathomable horrors of war in a way few others have dared.