The MV Shorts Awards have unveiled its honors, with the show honoring projects from veterans and active duty military members.
The Dedication, directed by Adrienne Lunson, took home the top honor and a $1,000 grant. The short is a Japanese adaptation of the Stephen King short story about a housekeeper whose son writes a bestselling novel under mysterious circumstances.
The National Entertainment Awards Academy for Military & Veterans hosted the awards, which were held on Saturday in Culver City.
“Veterans already have the skills Hollywood needs: logistics, technical precision, and leadership under pressure. We’re building the bridge into the industry,” said Joe Ramirez, Los Angeles Marine Corps veteran and NEAAMV founder.
Best Documentary Short Film by a Veteran
The River’s Gift, directed by Patrick Kirby
Best Documentary Short Film by a Non-Veteran
Mission: Possible – Miracle Over Berlin, directed by Christian Peschken
Best Narrative Short Film by a Veteran
The Dedication, directed by Adrienne Lunson
Best Narrative Short Film by a Non-Veteran
Little Boy, directed & written by Adrian Hernandez
Best Short Comedy by a Veteran
Code Specter, directed & co-produced by Sam Ameen
Best Student Short Film or First Short Film by a Veteran
With a Single Leg, directed by Gabriel Santos, produced by Dennis Sandoval
Best Vietnam Short Film by a Veteran
For My Brothers, directed, written, & co-produced by Nathan Tetreault & Todd Tetreault
Overall Best Short Film by a Veteran
The Dedication, directed by Adrienne Lunson
Honorable Mentions Short Films
UNDENIABLE EVIDENCE: Clean Medicine. Dirty Politics.
Alpha Initiative Zero
Before It’s Too Late
MISMATCH
Impact Behind the Scenes
Film Industry Military Technical Advisor – Mike R. Smith, for NCIS TV franchise and other works
