FINALISTS 2025
Friends, Comrades, Veterans and All,
Congratulations to the 2025 MV Awards Finalists!
We’re proud to recognize this year’s outstanding finalists whose work exemplifies excellence, creativity, and impact. Out of 152 incredible submissions, your projects rose to the top through a highly competitive and thoughtful judging process.
Thank you for sharing your stories, your vision, and your dedication to uplifting veterans and those who support them in media. Being named a finalist in the inaugural MV Awards is no small achievement—and it's only the beginning.
We look forward to celebrating your work and all it represents. Onward!
Prayerfully Submitted,
Joe Ramirez
Chairman/CEO
Co-Founder
The National Entertainment Awards Academy for Military and Veterans
MV Awards
THE FINALISTS
Best Film Director by Veterans
Alysha Daniele Haran - Stone Garden
Nick Palmisciano - Send Me
Todd Tetreault, Nathan Tetreault - For My Brothers
Best Comedy Short or Feature Film by a Veteran
Big Decks
Code Specter
Office Joe
Best Short Documentary by a Veteran
For My Brothers
Honor Song
How a secret weapon built in Cincinnati helped end World War II
Best Documentary About Veterans -
Made by a Non-Veteran
Brothers After War
VOICES of VALOR: World War II Heroes in their Own Words
Make Peace or Die
Best Film Writer - Veteran
Alysha Daniele Haran - Stone Garden
Nick Palmisciano - Office Joe
Simone Silva - Code Specter
Best Short by Veteran
In the Matchbox
Stone Garden
Sunflower
Best Short Film
About Veterans Made by a Non-Veteran
"Little Boy" | WWII Narrative Short Film
SOW DONT’S SING - “The Old Winner”
The Bet
Best Feature Film by a Veteran
East Bay Confidential
How I Got 20
Salsipuedes Street
Best Long Documentary
by a Veteran
Apache Warrior
The Gift
Interpreters Wanted
Send Me
Best Vietnam Short, Documentary, or
Feature Film - by a Veteran or Non-Veteran
A Place of Honor
The Siege at Khe Sanh, BRCC
High Tide at Wunder Beach- The John Richardson Story
Best Veteran Male Actor
Joe Gandurski -RPG
Ryan Gangi - Life After Oblivion
Benjamin Busch - 13th Night
Best Veteran Female Actor
Jenny Campbell - Goodbye Lullaby
Mia Rivera - Lizzy’s Plan: 3 Peas in a Podcast
Rhonda Gulliver - Back by Monday
Best Supporting Male Actor
Christopher Henry - Lady Outlaw
Elliot McKenzie - Life After Oblivion
Hawthorne James - In the Matchbox
Best Supporting Female Actor
Christine Mancini - Eternal Silent Night
Jennifer Simons - Louise
Eligible for Special Mention
Developing the Leader Within Podcast
Drive On: Heal Military Trauma & Thrive as Vet
National and International News Contributor - Falling Forward
Michael R. Smith - Behind The Scenes
Jeremy Walker - Behind The Scenes
