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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
