Not for the Wide World (2026)

Not for the Wide World is a 2026 war romance short about two soldiers from Messina who leave for battle while wondering whether their love can survive the danger ahead. The film combines military drama with a personal relationship story and keeps its focus on the emotional stakes of people caught between duty and affection.

Mia Erwin, Anika Reid, and Joe Bautista are among the credited performers. With a runtime of approximately ten minutes, the film compresses its relationship and wartime themes into a concise short-film narrative.

• The film was released on April 5, 2026.
• It is classified as military, war, and romance.
• Mia Erwin is credited as Enemy Soldier #1.
• Anika Reid plays Nurse #2 and Enemy Soldier #3.
• Joe Bautista plays Bodyguard and Enemy Soldier #5.