The winners are...

The films below received awards in multiple categories including Best Documentary Feature, Best Narrative Film, Veterans Voice, and more. Click on each image to learn more about the film and see the specific categories.

A woman in army uniform looking to the side with an ‘army values’ poster next to her

Army, LGTBQIA+, Made by or Starring Military or Veterans

Peanut Butter Shot

Film Peanut Butter Shot Directed by Paige Compton A young Army sergeant daydreams about a magical love. Hesitation, bad timing, and an over-zealous doctor leave the…

Animated photo of two people in hazmat suits and military uniforms standing in a ruined city

DEIB, International, Made by or Starring Military or Veterans, Resilience

THE SPRAYER

Film THE SPRAYER Directed by Farnoosh Abedi In the land occupied by the sprayer's army, no one has the right to grow any kind of…

Women lines up on a stage with microphones with 'this is a true love story' written above

Caregiver, Friendship, Healing

We Carry On

Film We Carry On Directed by Sareen Hairabedian 12 caregivers of wounded veterans participate in a six-week virtual poetry workshop that culminates in an on-stage performance…

A man in uniform crouching in front of a little girl holding a yellow balloon

DEIB, International, Student Film

The Steak

Film The Steak Directed by Kiarash Dadgar A birthday ceremony preparation gets upside down as something horrible takes place.

Two men wearing army uniforms looking in the direction one man is pointing

Afghanistan War, DEIB, Global War on Terrorism, Healing, Local, Made by or Starring Military or Veterans, Navy, Resilience, USMC

JULIAN: a Jiu Jitsu Story

Film JULIAN: a Jiu Jitsu Story Directed by Max Bloom A double amputee Marine fights to not only regain his physical strength but also overcome the mental trauma…

A man standing in army uniform in a graveyard of crosses and American flags

Afghanistan War, DEIB, Global War on Terrorism, Healing, Made by or Starring Military or Veterans, Resilience, USMC, Veteran Art

Make Peace or Die

Film Make Peace or Die Directed by Manny Marquez Upon returning home, a USMC veteran makes it his mission to help Gold Star families find healing, and…

Two men on stage with the spotlight on them in an empty theater

Friendship, Made by or Starring Military or Veterans, New Director

Cinemeta

Film Cinemeta Directed by James Arterberry Two military veterans turned amateur filmmakers embark upon a mission to produce the perfect, festival-worthy, short film.

Two men crouched on the beach looking towards the camera

Army, Asian American Stories, Friendship, LGTBQIA+, New Director, Vietnam War

Jimmy in Saigon

Film Jimmy in Saigon Directed by Peter McDowell One filmmaker's journey to get to know his brother - a veteran of the Vietnam War - and…

Up close shot of a man wearing sunglasses and an army helmet and uniform

Global War on Terrorism, Healing, PTS, Resilience

Final Fight: When the Trauma of War Comes Home

Film Final Fight: When the Trauma of War Comes Home Directed by Frances Causey Final Fight: When the Trauma of War Comes Home” goes deeper than any documentary to date in revealing…

Two people in army uniform running in the dust towards a helicopter

Afghanistan Perspectives, Afghanistan War, Army, DEIB, Friendship, Global War on Terrorism, Made by or Starring Military or Veterans, Resilience

Interpreters Wanted

Film Interpreters Wanted Directed by Robert Ham “Interpreters Wanted” follows Afghani brothers from their childhood growing up during the Russian/Afghan war, through the Taliban era,…