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04/09/2026

Meet Kimberly Seilhamer — screenwriter, filmmaker, and Marine Corps veteran.

A VME member since 2013, Kimberly has volunteered her time to lead more than seventy screenwriting classes for fellow veterans through her company, Brass Brad Consulting. She equips writers with practical tools to strengthen their storytelling and confidence, emphasizing clarity, precision, and emotional impact.

A dog lover and wine connoisseur, Kimberly counts Schindler’s List, A Simple Plan, and Frailty among her favorite films.

Please join us in thanking and celebrating Kimberly!

03/26/2026

Have you signed up for the Info Session for BEYOND THE BARRACKS yet? Are you a veteran with a story to tell? Whether you’re a writer, performer, producer, or none of the above, the Geffen Playhouse is looking for people like you for its workshop. Find the link to the info session at vmeconnect.org/events

03/19/2026

Thank you to and for hosting VME Leaders of our DC Chapter at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Honor Guard Gala! Hosted by Bonnie Carroll, this annual gathering shines a light on the extraordinary mission of caring for the families of America’s fallen heroes and the thousands of lives TAPS continues to support.

03/16/2026

Congrats to Army veteran and VME member Jack Piatt, the Producer of the Singers for winning an Oscar for Best Live Action Short!

03/15/2026

Honoring one of our own. 🇺🇸🎬🫡

Tonight, we’re proud to celebrate Army veteran, VME member, and executive producer on the release of , the new horror film out tonight: Friday the 13th.

Join us in celebrating this release and go support undertone in theaters tonight!

03/04/2026

What an incredible event with our VME family! 🎬

Special thanks to Director Sam A. Davis and Producer Jack Piatt — Army veteran and VME member — for joining us for a special screening of the Oscar-nominated short film The Singers.

Nominated for the 2026 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, The Singers is one of the most touching and inspiring stories in a generation. Congratulations to the entire cast and crew who brought this powerful story of connection to life!

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Special thanks to for hosting this memorable evening for our VME community and to Bonnie Abaunza & Kathleen Rodgers for being veteran champions!

The VME community is cheering Sam, Jack, and the entire cast and crew all the way to the Oscars! 🌟🏆

02/27/2026

Special thanks to CBS Marshal’s for inviting veterans of VME to the premiere for cast and crew. What a fantastic action-packed first episode! Everyone was so gracious and inclusive of veterans (as CBS always does). Special thanks to Luke Grimes (Kaycee Dutton), Gil Birmingham (Thomas Rainwater), and all the CBS creatives and executives for engaging us so warmly. We are so excited for the season launch and will be tuning in on March 1st @ 8pm ET/PT!

10/27/2025

members attend an Advanced screening of NUREMBERG followed by a live Q&A with Russell Crowe — an incredible afternoon at AMC The Grove.

Directed by James Vanderbilt, Nuremberg pulls you straight into the psychological aftermath of WWII — through the haunting relationship between Dr. Douglas M. Kelley (Rami Malek) and Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe).

Inspired by The N**i and the Psychiatrist by Jack El-Hai, the film captures the moral reckoning behind the first international war-crimes tribunal. With powerhouse performances by Rami Malek, Russell Crowe, and Michael Shannon, it’s as riveting as it is unsettling.

Premiered to a standing ovation at TIFF 2025, and seeing it here with a live conversation felt electric.
🎬 Justice. Power. The Psychology of Evil.

05/26/2025

Honoring those who gave all for our country.

Remembering their families who live with the sacrifice every day.

Please take a moment today to give thanks and say a prayer for those who gave the last full measure for our country…. and for their families and friends who miss them dearly.

Photo courtesy of Tom Ohmer - Vietnam Veteran, retired LAPD, Actor/Producer, and VME Member.

02/09/2025

HEY VME FAM!! I hope to see a lot of you this Sunday for Super Bowl. Come have some chilli and watch some football. ALSO we have a few spots left for the chilli contest so bring your chilli! 1st Prize $75, 2nd Prize $50, and 3rd Prize $25. You can enter the contest by registering at the following link for more details: [https://forms.gle/Acf4eKbCwxauHWVe8](https://forms.gle/Acf4eKbCwxauHWVe8)

01/11/2025

Due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, the Veterans In Entertainment Summit is postponed until November 2025.

Our thoughts are with our production team, colleagues, and everyone affected by the devastation. We send our heartfelt wishes for safety, health, resilience, and you have our on-going support.

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