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Celebrating Military & Veteran Short Films

MV Shorts LA

FILM Festival

VETERANS DAY WEEKEND

November 8th

The American Legion

Ronald Reagan Palisades Post 283

15247 La Cruz

Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

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NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS

Inaugural Military Veteran Entertainment Awards 2025

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Winners May 24, 2025

Brought to you by:

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Ronald Reagan Palisades Post 283

The National Entertainment Awards Academy for Military and Veterans dba MV Awards is a 501(c)(3).  All funds are used to advance our cause in recognizing military and veteran talent, supporting their efforts, and raising awareness.

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2025 Inaugural MV Awards
Over 4 Million Views on Social Media

Over 150 Submissions

Over 600 in Attendance

The combined military and veteran community — over 31 million strong — is a powerful part of our nation, too often overlooked in media, despite its potential to drive a positive and uplifting narrative.
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Recognizing the Military and Veterans in Entertainment Media & Balancing
the Veteran  Image Narrative

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Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!

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OUR PARTNERS

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Second Annual 2026 MV Awards

The Beverly Wilshire

A Four Seasons Hotel

May 23, 2026

Formal Attire

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The National Entertainment Awards Academy for Military and Veterans dba MV Awards is a 501(c)(3).  All funds are used to advance our cause in recognizing military and veteran talent, supporting their efforts, and raising awareness.
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