Dear Friends,


This Saturday, November 19th we are delighted to virtually host the 18th Annual MY HERO International Film Festival. Join us for this inspiring program that honors professional and student filmmakers from around the globe and their heroes.


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Special Award presenters include:


Eva Haller - A champion for women's rights and world-renown philanthropist presents the Women Transforming Media Award


Ron Kovic - The New York Times bestselling author and Academy Award winner annually gives the Kovic Peace Prize


Esther Wojcicki - Esteemed global educator and author presents the Youth Reporter Award


Kathy Eldon - Co-founder of Creative Visions Foundation, author and film producer presents the Dan Eldon Activist Award 


Judith Anderson Ph.D. - President of the Foundation for the Contemporary Family and UCI Professor of Psychiatry annually gives the Relationships First Award


Barbara and Greg MacGillivray - IMAX film producers annually give the Sylvia Earle Ocean Conservation Award through the MacGillivray-Freeman Films Educational Foundation

View a short video about the Special Awards Program.

Don't miss this special event, with global leaders, filmmakers and heroes from around the world. Winning short films come from across the USA, Australian, the UK, Switzerland, Canada, Africa, Mexico, New Zealand, Senegal, South Africa, Indonesia and Kenya.


We look forward to seeing you!


Sincerely,

The MY HERO Team


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About The MY HERO International Film Festival:


This is MY HERO's third annual virtual film festival, hosted as part of the Eva Haller Saturdays Salon Series, which brings together artists, scientists and media makers from around the globe.


Since 2005, The MY HERO International Film Festival has brought together professional and youth filmmakers who honor local and global heroes working for positive change. All winning films become part of MY HERO's growing media library. Previous festivals have been held in the George Lucas Theater at USC School of Cinematic Arts, The American Film Institute, Moss Theater at The Herb Alpert Educational Village at New Roads School, and the Santa Monica Public Library.


Over the years, our festival has featured work from prominent filmmakers, including Ryan Coogler, Tiffany Shlain, Frank Marshall, Kayla Briët, Gabrielle Gorman, Abigail Disney, Albert Maysles and more. Awards are given to elementary, middle school, high school, college and professionals in a variety of categories including: documentary, narrative, music video, animation, experimental films.


In classrooms, community centers, homes and libraries, people of all ages take part in The MY HERO Project. The stories of remarkable individuals featured in our growing media library remind us that we all have the potential to overcome obstacles and achieve our dreams by following in the footsteps of our heroes.

The MY HERO Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations fund our award-winning educational programs and film festival.

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