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. Were 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 Rivers 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 Its Too Late

MISMATCH

Impact Behind the Scenes

Film Industry Military Technical Advisor Mike R. Smith, for NCIS TV franchise and other works