The 2nd Annual National Entertainment Awards Academy for Military and Veterans Gala celebrates the extraordinary contributions of military personnel, veterans, and entertainment professionals who honor their legacy.

Veterans and non-veterans are encouraged to submit their content with our event being held on May 23rd, over Memorial Day Weekend at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Our mission is to bridge the worlds of service and artistry, recognizing the individuals and stories that inspire patriotism, resilience, and unity. Through this prestigious event, we pay tribute to the courage, dedication, and creativity that uplift our nation, fostering a spirit of gratitude, remembrance, and celebration of those who serve both on the frontlines and behind the scenes.

Awards & Prizes

National Recognition, Award Trophy Piece, Scholarships, and $5,000 to the overall winner. You will also be featured in our social media and will screen on VetStreamTV. In many cases, you will be notified that your film is being considered. All submissions will be mentioned in the program the day of the event.

Rules & Terms

AWARDS/PRIZES
All official selections are eligible for distribution on VetStreamTV.com, scholarships, national recognition, and $5,000 to the overall winner.

GENERAL RULES
Competition is open to U.S. and International entries. Films may only be submitted to one eligibility track: Veteran-Made or Non-Veteran. WINNERS of the MV Awards or MV Shorts may not resubmit their film if awarded in 2025. WINNERS may submit other films.

FILM/VIDEO ENTRIES
All submissions will be accepted exclusively online via FilmFreeway.com. Please include screening links and passwords if password-protected.

​REPRODUCTION AGREEMENT
Submission of an entry grants the festival permission to photograph, publish, or reproduce accepted work—either in part or in whole—for promotional purposes, including use on the official festival website, social media channels, television segments, print media, and editorial coverage, unless otherwise requested in writing by the filmmaker.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Please submit the following with your festival entry:
1. Digital still production photos (jpeg or png) of the film.
2. Digital trailer for posting on the official festival website.
3. Digital photo of filmmaker.
4. Filmmaker bio.
5. If nominating an individual director, writer, or actor, include the following:
• Director: photo and short bio
• Writer: photo and short bio
• Actor: photo, short bio, and character name in film
6 INDICATE IF YOU ARE A VETERAN OR NON-VETERAN.
7. For veterans, list military service branch with timeframe served, and be prepared to supply proof upon request.
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  • laurent etchamendy Etchamendy

    Thank you verry much for this price !!!

    May 2026
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  • Nicole Amelio-Casper

    Great event! First time in LA and loved the venue and of course the organizers! :)

    May 2026
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  • Christine Bowden

    I am beyond grateful. I haven't stopped giving praise for this honor and opportunity. A huge thank you to the festival for awarding me Best Veteran Actress in "A Million Voices: Only One Matters." I have no words. This is so sacred and special to me. Thank you for uplifting not just marginalized voices, but female veteran voices.

    May 2026
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  • Chad Ayinde

    This was one of the best film festivals I've attended in the last few years. Hosted in the beautiful Skirball Cultural Center, the MVA team pulled out all the stops to fill that venue up! The red carpet experience was fun and I met a great deal of incredible veterans and filmmakers while waiting my turn with my wife to get our pictures.

    Check-in was a bit slow and slightly unorganized but the rest of the experience was so enjoyable I quickly forgot about the early line. The event honored special guests who remained throughout the event to see many of us awarded for our works and my team was blessed to walk away with a beautifully crafted award.

    The small areas where the event lacked, Joe took to the stage to address to the crowd, note the issues and anything within his power to remedy, he took to explaining. Stand up accountability and incredible professionalism. I would attend this event again any time it is hosted - Recommend to every single person veteran and non veteran alike! Thank you to the brave service men and women who were in attendance.

    May 2026
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  • JOEY MEDINA

    What a meaningful and important film festival. And such a beautiful and well-run award ceremony. It was an honor to have our film, Roxy & The Man, be part of it.

    May 2026
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