Dear Friends,

We wish you a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year.  We are grateful to participants, of all ages who share their inspiring stories, art, films and music that uplifts our global learning community.

Thank you all for being part of MY HERO. Together we shine a light on real life heroes working for a more peaceful, compassionate, inclusive world.

Warmly,

The MY HERO Team


The 2025 MY HERO International Film Festival Best of Fest Award Winner is the animated short film A Little Story About Forever, directed by Max Romey. The film features Romey and his son Kip, who are making a book about the concept of "forever." When Max feels overwhelmed by the threat of forever chemicals, he calls upon actor Mark Ruffalo, who offers words of hope. 

Watch A Little Story About Forever

Como el Caracol Like the Snail, by filmmaker Kati Egely, is the winner of the Sing for Hope Music Video Award. Egely animated and directed the film in collaboration with Ruth Hillar, a singer-composer-musician of the Argentinian band Canticuénticos. The charming film offers some sage advice — slow down and take things at their own pace. 

Watch 'Como el Caracol‘ Like the Snail

MY HERO honored the late primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall, and The Jane Goodall Institute, with the 2025 Global Educator's Award. Dr. Goodall, a global icon, is known for her compassion and environmental stewardship. 


Watch all winning films on The MY HERO website.


This Virtual Awards Ceremony showcases winning films by students and professionals who shine a light on heroes from around the world. Join us:

January 10, 2026 - online

10am- noon PST

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