Military & Veteran Entertainment Awards

01/09/2026

We’re building a stage for military & veteran voices in entertainment.
Submit your film and be part of the movement. 🎞️🇺🇸
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01/09/2026

🎬 Submissions are OPEN for the 2nd Annual Military & Veteran Entertainment Awards (MVA).

We’re shining a spotlight on stories that honor service, sacrifice, and the people behind the uniform—on screen and off.

✅ Open to veteran & non-veteran filmmakers (see eligibility)
📍 Submit on FilmFreeway
🗓️ Deadline: March 6, 2026
🇺🇸 Sponsored by American Legion Palisades Post 283

Winners celebrated at our Awards Gala on May 23, 2026.

01/07/2026

Finally met Adrienne Lunson in person!! 🎬🔥
On the famous Formosa lot, I had the honor of presenting her $1,000 prize/scholarship for her Overall Winner short film, “The Dedication,” and celebrating her win from our Nov. 8th MV Shorts & Fashion Show—and trust me, this is only the beginning.

Her accomplishment has been featured by The Hollywood Reporter, Military.com, KCAL News, and The American Legion, and she continues to be recognized and awarded around the world—including a festival in New York. 🏆🌎

Huge congrats to Adrienne—and to every filmmaker and creator who’s part of this movement. We’re all on this journey together. 🇺🇸✨
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01/02/2026

James Taku Leung accepting Best Narrative Short Film for The Dedication — powerfully directed by Adrienne Lunson (U.S. Navy Veteran). 🇺🇸🎬

Adrienne served in the Navy. James served in the Marine Corps. Veterans coming together to create a film that hits with real heart, truth, and purpose. ❤️🤍💙

A proud moment from our November 8th event — and even more exciting that The Dedication was featured in The Hollywood Reporter as well as all the other winners. 🙌✨

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01/01/2026

Happy New Year from the MV Awards family. 🎉✨
Here’s a fast-moving look back at some of the moments that made this year unforgettable—red carpets, powerful stories, veteran voices, and a whole lot of heart. 🇺🇸🎬

And trust me… we’re just getting started.
Bigger opportunities, more spotlight for veteran creators, and some major announcements ahead in 2026. 👀🔥

Thank you for riding with us—let’s make 2026 the biggest year yet.

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12/30/2025

Private screening vibes 🎬🇺🇸 BODYMAN — a film starring veterans and featuring Sean Kanan and Kate Monroe. Huge respect to the cast and crew telling stories with real heart.

And check this out: Richard Chaves (yes, that Richard Chaves!) over here signing posters like a legend. Many veterans were a part of the film. 🙌✨

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12/30/2025

12/30/2025

🎉 Facebook recognized us as a top rising creator this week! Woo Hoo

12/30/2025

Missing you all extra hard this holiday season. ❤️🎄

But trust me… we’ve been cooking up some BIG things behind the scenes for the MV Entertainment Awards 👀✨ New announcements, new moments, new reasons to celebrate.

Can’t wait to share what’s coming… stay tuned. 🎬🏆

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12/29/2025

Freedom has a taste — and sometimes it smells like Zippo fuel and old memories. 🇺🇸🔥
In this interview, Vietnam Veteran Gerry Byrne shares the story behind a simple Zippo lighter… and how one small object can carry an entire chapter of life.

Gerry isn’t just a veteran — he also serves as Vice Chairman of the Palisades-Malibu YMCA, helping guide major decisions that impact families, youth programs, and community support across our area.

🎥 Freedom Taste: A Vietnam Veteran’s Zippo Lighter Story
👇 Tell us: do you have an item that holds a whole lifetime of memories?

12/25/2025