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VETERANS IN MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT

VME is a professional association of U.S. military veterans working in, or aspiring to work in, media and entertainment. We connect veterans to jobs, internships, fellowships, and build community. We also serve as a talent pipeline of military talent for the industry.

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Founded in 2012 as a grassroots movement and 501(c)3, VME is a professional association of U.S. military veterans working in, or aspiring to work in, media and entertainment.

Members come from creative and corporate leadership positions to production trades and artisans, and at all career levels. With 5,700 members across the nation, our footprint is currently concentrated in film, television, digital media, theater, music, and gaming.

Our members have been writers, producers, directors, consultants, actors, stunt performers, tech advisors and more on TV programs and feature films such as: SWAGGER, TERMINAL LIST, STATION 19, FBI, TENET, THE NIGHT SHIFT, POWER, and 911 LONE STAR, BEL-AIR, LONE SURVIVOR, SEAL TEAM, AMERICAN SNIPER, CAPTAIN PHILIPS, THE HUNDRED, THE LAST SHIP, ARMY WIVES, THE TURN, GREY’S ANATOMY, and so many more.

VME is headquartered in Los Angeles with new chapters in New York City and Washington, DC. Last year alone we had:

  • 50+ job placements at ABC/Disney, Sony, Television, HBO, Warner Bros., Netflix, Paramount

  • 40 internships with Netflix, Warner Bros., The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Barry

  • 20 actors in various roles on The Night Court, The Cleaning Lady, plus a lead on NBC’s Quantum Leap,

  • 50+ Online Educational Classes, Workshops, and Roundtables per year

  • 50+ Advanced & Premiere Screenings per year

  • Special nights a The Geffen Playhouse and LA Opera

 
 
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Donate

By supporting VME, you're not just donating – you're investing in the dreams and aspirations of veterans who are passionate about sharing their stories and talents with the world.

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Events

VME holds regular events in Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington, DC. Click below to learn more and view upcoming events.

Join Us

Learn more about our organization, our programs, events, what we do, and apply online to join. We have members in every state.

ABC Actors Workshop

The annual ABC Casting Actor Audition Workshop with VME is now closed. Stay tuned for the list of selected veterans!

 
 
 

VME Connect

Why join VME?

There are many reasons to join the over 5,800 members of VME including attending online and in-person classes, workshops, events, roundtables, community, and fellowship.

There is also the VME Connect Platform that connects veterans to jobs, internships, fellowships mentorship, screenings, and other veteranl focused on their entertainmentt career goals. In the VME Connect platform, you can search for your peers by location, company, experience, etc. Join groups based on your industry profession or discipline, check out events in your area, or the job board. We encourage all members to keep a robust, upated LinkedIn profile as that is a fantastic networking tool and job resource.

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What Our Members Say

 

 
Having moved from California to New York it’s great to have a VME branch here to help me transition with ease in my career. The camaraderie and connections you make are unlike any other.
— Amber Patton | Marine | Novelist
New York City is tough, and this industry is even tougher. VME gave me a home and a built-in community of people who are all working hard toward accomplishing their dreams. It is similar to the military - it gives you somewhere to belong.
— Caitlin Bassett | Army | Actor
I’m just grateful. Two years ago, I was fixing electrical boxes on ships. Now, I’m reading screenplays for the most award-winning distributor in television thanks to the VME Internship program.
— Ryan Binse | Navy | HBO
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Meet just a few of our

VETERANS

These are the writers, directors, producers, cinematographers and actors who are working hard at creating opportunities for their fellow veterans in the industry. We thrive off of our volunteers. Check them out, and more in our VME Directory and click here to volunteer for an event and to be featured on this page!

 
 

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Lisa Costanza

Actor | Army | VME Director of Membership

IMDB | Reel | Website

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Barbara Autin

Writer | Army | VME Senior Volunteer

 
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Paul Lilley

Actor | Army | VME Technology & Web

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Terry Rivera

Producer | Navy | VME Senior Volunteer & NALIP Liaison

Kimberly Seilhamer

Writer & Director | Marine Corps | VME Senior Volunteer & Director of the Enlightened Screenwriting Series