Dear Friends,

The 19th Annual MY HERO International Film Festival is looking for short hero-themed films! The festival brings together filmmakers, with all levels of expertise, to celebrate local and global heroes working for positive change in the world. 

Thanks to generous sponsors, prizes are awarded to elementary, middle school, high school, college and professionals in a variety of categories that include documentary, narrative, music video, animation, experimental, and more.

The final submission deadline for all entries is October 1, 2023. The submission fee is waived for students through our Student Submission Form.

Click here to submit your inspiring short film.

Click on the banners below to learn more about our Special Awards. We hope you will share this invitation with students and professionals you know.

Sincerely,

The MY HERO Team

Students and professionals whose work shows virtual and augmented reality potential to create positive change in the world are eligible for MY HERO’s Immersive Storytelling Award. 

Filmmakers whose work highlights a hero, or an act of heroism, are eligible for the MY HERO Animation Award.

Thanks to our generous sponsors,

the following Special Awards come with cash prizes.

Join us online Saturday, November 18th, as we as we celebrate the best hero-themed films of the year online with the MY HERO International Film Festival's Virtual Award Ceremony. It's an event you won't want to miss. Special thanks to Eva Haller for hosting our Awards Ceremony as part of her Salon Series.

On Sunday, November 19th, take part in the festival's Celebration of Winners. Registration is required. Click on the links above to register for each event.

Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Inquire here

Need help making a film? Free Media Arts Resources help students create their own inspiring films.

The MY HERO International Film Festival is part of The MY HERO Project, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to sharing stories, art, music and short films about everyday heroes throughout the world.

Since 2005, the MY HERO International Film Festival has been recognizing outstanding short films, made by students and professionals. All winning films can be viewed online. Please share this resource with educators you know to enrich learning in classrooms around the world.

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