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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

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