# Making Kokoda and Parer's War, with Director Alister Grierson - Pt1

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Podcast: [Fighting On Film - The War Movie Podcast!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fighting-on-film-the-war-movie-podcast-2169283)
Published: 2026-04-29T01:30:00+00:00
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This week, we are excited to be joined by Australian filmmaker Alister Grierson, who directed a pair of brilliant war films: 'Kokoda' (2006) and Parer's War (2014). In the first part of our interview, Alister shares insights into what it took to get the projects on to our screens... Check out our site at www.fightingonfilm.com We are also thrilled to partner with www.warfaremedia.net , who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code 'FoF20' at checkout for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Support Fighting On Film via Patreon and get a range of thank you perks! - www.patreon.com/fightingonfilm Check out our website for more - www.fightingonfilm.com We are thrilled to partner with www.warfaremedia.net , who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code 'FoF20' at checkout for a huge 20% discount. Don't miss out. Support Fighting On Film via Patreon and get a range of thank you perks! - www.patreon.com/fightingonfilm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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