December 22, 2025 starting at 5:30 PM, something remarkable is happening in Fresno at the Historic Crest Theatre— and it’s completely free to the public.
6735 N.Millburn Ave. Ste 100
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 836-9213
On the surface, Military Movies on Mondays is a powerful evening of international short films and documentaries centered on military themes, culminating in a 52-minute screening block from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM. But step back for a moment, and you’ll see this event is quietly doing work that larger institutions often talk about, but rarely deliver on.
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This isn’t just a film screening. It’s a group of real humans supporting each other, next level innovation, veteran advocacy, and global collaboration — all organized by a small team in Fresno, led by founder, George Ohan.
Here’s what’s really happening:
1. Real Support for Small Businesses
While many talk about helping local entrepreneurs, this event walks the walk. Small businesses are invited to set up and promote their services **with zero booth fees**. No sponsorship tiers, no hidden costs — just an open door to connect directly with the community. This is the kind of hands-on economic boost the Small Business Administration talks about providing, but here it’s being executed by local organizers who actually show up. Blue Collar Youth in Trades for young people learning more about the future workforce has been made possible by Fresno Ag.
2. Technology Built for Veterans
In one corner of the venue, a **vibe coding hackathon** is underway. Participants — including some of our contestants — are actively building apps designed to improve services at VA hospitals and for veterans using the Replit vibe-coding platform. This isn’t theoretical innovation; it’s forward-thinking problem-solving happening in real time, in Fresno, aimed at making life better for veterans. Few events in the area bring this level of tech-meets-purpose energy. Take a look at what one veteran built with Replit: https://www.veterantimeline.com/ A new tool to help veterans transition from active duty to civilian life.
3. Amplifying Veteran Resources — Live
Two military veterans will be live-streaming throughout the event, reading directly from VA hospital pamphlets and breaking down programs that many veterans don’t even know exist. This isn’t polished PR — it’s raw, honest conversation meant to cut through bureaucracy and get critical information into the ears of those who need it most. Sponsored by American Legion Vanguard Post 1337
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https://alpost1337.org/
4. Gaming, Creativity, and Access
Thanks to American Legion Gaming, there’s a full gaming zone with on-site console competitions — a fun, low-pressure space for connection. And in a rare opportunity, KP Phagnasay, an actor from the Netflix series Dahmer is offering a free acting workshop and entertainment business class. These elements make the event welcoming and multi-dimensional, especially for younger veterans, aspiring creatives, and families. Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 minutes 38 seconds
The Tetreault Brothers present A Day in the Life with Vietnam Medal of Honor recipient Sammy Lee Davis, who shares how he earned the nation’s highest military honor, what it means to him, and how he continues to carry its legacy today.
Writer: Todd Tetreault
Director: Nathan Tetreault
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- Strings (India) – An animated exploration of authority and enduranceGenre: Animation / Experimental
Runtime: 1 minute 53 seconds
Strings follows the story of an ordinary worker navigating the daily life of an office job. Through metaphor and movement, the film explores endurance, fatigue, and fear under the pressure of authority.
- Legacy (Ukraine) – A haunting experimental journey into the psychology of power
Genre: Experimental Short Film
Runtime: 5 minutes 53 seconds
A powerful dictator contemplates launching a nuclear strike, haunted by memories of his daughter’s innocence and joy. Torn between duty and conscience, he descends into a nightmarish psychological journey through war, cruelty, and mass suffering.
Director’s Statement:
This film was not made to be watched, but experienced. The audience is placed inside the dictator’s body and psychology—feeling hesitation, fragility, and the potential for cruelty. Dictatorship is presented not as a political condition, but as a human possibility.
- World War II U.S. Army Airborne Tribute (USA)
– A heartfelt documentary salute to the Greatest Generation
Genre: Documentary Short
Runtime: 4 minutes 22 seconds
This tribute was filmed over several years (2016–2019) at Southern California air shows including Wings Over Camarillo, Riverside Air Show, and Planes of Fame.
Director: Tommy Anderson
Director’s Statement:
Please enjoy this short tribute to our Greatest Generation.
- My Little Sentry (Brazil) – A tender story of a mother waiting for her son to return from war
Genre: Short Film
Runtime: 14 minutes 46 seconds
On a remote farm, Dalva waits for the return of her only son, Antônio, sent off to war. When news of the war’s end arrives, memories flood back as past and present blur into a quiet meditation on hope, loss, and motherhood.
- Fathers & Sons (USA) – A raw conversation between Vietnam vets about sending sons to fight
Genre: Short Film
Runtime: 11 minutes 19 seconds
In the early days of the Global War on Terror, two Vietnam veterans discuss the difficulty of sending a son off to war.
Director: Ryan Curtis
Writer: Vernon Mortensen
Producers: Michael Broderick, Ryan Curtis
Cast:
Michael Broderick as Tom
Tim Abell as Del
Tyne Stecklein as Rhonda
Director Bio – Ryan Curtis:
Ryan Curtis grew up outside Boston, attended Fitchburg State University, and served eight years in the U.S. Army with two deployments. He now directs and produces veteran-oriented content for clients including NIKE, Under Armour, Audi, ABC, and Oprah.
Learn More about this film:
https://youtu.be/C22rfT0rkt0?si=piSGrGbcZ1OdI0NH
“You don’t lose, ’
We’ll also recognize international script submissions from writers in the USA, Australia, and Iran — quiet proof that storytelling can connect people across borders faster and more authentically than formal diplomacy often can. Script Writing Competition Submissions
At Dawns Early Light — Tommy Anderson & Sherry Severs (USA) — 15 pages
Guilt Tripping — Tim Kohn (Australia) — 4 pages
Mr. McMahon Versus The Counsellor — Tim Kohn (Australia) — 5 pages
Bob Dough – Self Proclaimed Sexy Monster — Tim Kohn (Australia) — 9 pages
Two Drums of Thought — Meysam Oghbaei (Islamic Republic of Iran) — 4 pages
The Little Ferret Finds A Mom — Miss NunChucks (USA)
This Is Our Community in Action
None of this is funded by big grants or corporate sponsors. It’s being pulled together by George Ohan and a small, dedicated team who believe Fresno deserves events that lift people up — veterans, small business owners, creators, families, and dreamers alike.
We choose to connect, without barriers. We don't wait, we create. . . . We offer tangible help, not some abstract "support".
If you’re in Fresno, come through. Bring a friend. Support a small business. Watch the hackathon. Join the gaming. Learn from the workshops. Stay for the films.
Because what’s happening here isn’t just an event — it’s a model for what all communities can do when they decide to show up for each other.
Military Movies on Mondays
December 22 | Starts 5:30 PM | Film Screening 7:30–8:30 PM
Free and open to the public
See you there.
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Very Respectfully,
George Ohan
U.S. Army veteran
Husband
Father
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