Warwick Young is a multi-talented individual with a diverse range of experiences and accomplishments. He holds a Master of Screen Arts - Directing degree from the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS),which he completed in 2013.
During his time at AFTRS, Warwick wrote and directed the short film Stuffed, which earned him the 2013 European Union Film Award and a nomination for a 2014 Australian Directors Guild Award. Stuffed has been selected for official competition in numerous international film festivals, including the UK Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival, Valladolid International Film Festival, and many others.
Warwick's impressive filmography also includes the short films Reconciliation and Refuge, which he wrote and directed in 2012. Reconciliation was a finalist in the 2014 Peninsula Short Film Festival.
In 2007, Warwick wrote, directed, and produced his first short film U-Turn, which won best comedy at the 2007 Flake International Film Festival and screened at several other prominent film festivals.
Warwick is also a skilled actor, having worked in theatre, film, and television productions since 1995. Before pursuing a career in acting, he completed a Bachelor of Applied Science at Queensland Institute of Technology and worked as an officer in the Australian Army, serving in Iraq in 2006.
Warwick's unique blend of military and academic backgrounds lends a distinct perspective to his storytelling, which is reflected in his work as a writer, director, and producer.