The Laguna Hero Fest celebrates the efforts of local artists, students and community leaders to create positive change in the Laguna Beach community.
Laguna Hero Fest 2011 Montage Producer: John Barrett Highlights of the 2011 Laguna HERO FEST Event!
Laguna Hero Fest Montage 2009 Producer: MY HERO
2011 Professional Films & HERO Awards
Waves For Water: HAITI 2011 Producer: Hurley International Humanitarian Jon Rose brings clean water to the people of Haiti.
ECO Warrior 2011 Producer: MY HERO Project James Pribram, the Eco Warrior shares his passion for the environment.
One World One Ocean Producer: MacGillivray Freeman Films One World One Ocean campaign inspires stewardship of the sea.
Wheels 4 Life [excerpt] Producer: Hans Rey Bikes can make a difference.
Dont Blow It Producer: Jack Winter Good planets are hard to find.
Trash Talk Produced by:Luc La Montagne Doing the right thing for your home.
Save the Scenery Producer: Oliver Keane Clean up your "home."
Wildlife Waystation Producer: Chad Kanner Helping our animal friends.
Together We Can Create World Peace Producer: Emily Baker A picture of peace.
Thurston Eco Club Producer: Michael Fenner Charlotte and Brianna inspire their peers to "go Green".
Community Activist - Stu Saffer Producer: Jamie Andrews Stu Saffer: community hero and a true Lagunatic
Tidepool Scene Producer: Barnstormer Productions Life in a tidepool.
Roadtrip Nation Producer: The MY HERO Project The founders of Roadtrip Nation share their amazing journey with MY HERO.
Tribute to Diane Challis Davy Producer: The MY HERO Project Honoring Diane Challis Davy, the director of the Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach.
Women Helping Women Producer: Rosalind Russell Rosalind Russell helps women of Nepal by giving them goats!
Wendy Milette and students from Top of the World School
Surfer's Healing
Producer: Jack Winter A non-profit gives autistic children a chance to shine.
Why Burma Producer: Austin Dodge & Ryan Cavanaugh A look at new work from Activist/Filmmaker John Anthony.
Dream Street Producer: Morgan Mills Dream Street gives hope to those who need it the most.
The Buddy Club Produced by:Jackie McMahon Finding friends for friends in need.
Creativity Producer: Jackie McMahon A visual celebration of creativity.
Faye Chapman: An Artist With A Purpose Producer: John Barrett Honoring artist Faye Chapman for her passion to help homeless people.
Crystal Cove State Park Nature Film Producer: Madison, Nicole, Rosie, and Claire Four students talk about the importance of Crystal Cove State Park and preserving nature.
Zero Trash Hero Produced by:Luc LaMontagne Local Hero Chip McDermott inspires Elementary student Luc to go green.
Detective Nancy: The Private Eye Producer: Will Kramer, Sky Kelly, Nils WIlson Honoring hero Nancy Poss-Hatchl for her exciting work as a private investigator.
Jean Michel Producer: Timothee Galmiche Timothee honors his artist father for being painter.
Lights Camera Action: John Bonnin Producer: Alex Bonnin, Owen McMurray, Sam Wolters Alex and his friends admire the creative and fascinating work of John Bonnin in big movies.
Principal LaMotte Producer: Emily Baker,Chantele Carter Elementary School students at TOW honor their principal Ron LaMotte.
Thurgood Marshall Producer: Nathan Wolin Honoring the legendary Thurgood Marshall.
Trash To Treasure Producer: Amber Gourley Amber honors her dad for being an artist and an activist.
TOW Ball Toss Producer: Pamela Sachse Top of the World Elementary School Students GLOBE Toss.
Diane Challis Davy Diane Challis Davy
directs the Laguna Beach Pageant of the Masters.
Joe Brown Joe Brown
gave up
his ocean front
home and created
a park for everyone.
Mahsuda Ali By: Imaan from Laguna Beach Mahsuda Ali
is admired by her daughter for being brave, kind and caring.
Dr. Van Halbach By: Jeanne Meyers Dr. Van Halbach
is a hero to the Ghenender family for saving Ingrid's life.
Friends of the Sea Lion By: Susannah Abbey Friends of the Sea Lion
rescue, treat, and release these mammals back into the ocean.
Wendy Milette Wendy Milette
is a visionary filmmaker and educator.
Wyland By: Nikki from Laguna Beach Wyland, My Hero
Films from the 2008 and 2009 Laguna Hero Fest
Joey Producer: Shaun MacGillivray Joey is a remarkable hero who captured the heart of filmmaker Shaun MacGilllivray.
Eco-Warriors: Guardians of Surf Producer: James Pribram Activist Surfer makes a difference in protecting the ocean.
The Surfrider Club Producer: Wendy Milette Created through the MY HERO Global Exchange US workshop. Honoring the LBHS Surfrider Club for helping keep Laguna safe.
Shelter Me: The Documentary
Producer: Scott Hays & Miles S. O'Grady A Glimpse of life on the street through the music of talented homeless musicians. 2008
Make A Wish Producer: Jamie Hancock, Olivia Van Slyke & Katie Rabun Tori, a two-time cancer survivor, volunteers with charity organizations.
i Luv Laughing Yoga Producer: Wendy Milette & Jeanne Meyers Dorothy finds healing and joy
Have a Home Run Day Producer: John Barrett & Austin Dodge Skipper is a true hometown hero who inspires everyone he meets with his sense of joy.
Saviors of the Sea Producer: Jack Pillsbury Kirestin Sedlick tells LBHS students all about the Pacific Marine Mammal Center.
Sarah Elliott Producer: Meyers & Mendoza Laguna Beach native Sarah Elliot journeys to Africa working as a photojournalist in remote regions.
Tom Lamb Producer: Jeanne Meyers & Geeta Malik Tom shares his artistic photography and journey of activism with his art.
The Man Behind the Curtains Producer: Jason Li, Jordan Glenn, & Sterling Phillips This film highlights the great work of Laguna's amazing Drama teacher, Mark Dressler a hero to many.
The American Dream Producer: Shawn Chegini, Donavan Tetsuka, & Hunter Hammond Michael is a hero to his son...
Capootnutz Producer: Nicholas LaBarbera Max is remembered for his joyful spirit, love of fun, and awesome positive attitude in life.
Anne Frank by student Natalie of Laguna Beach HS By: Natalie of Laguna Beach High School Anne Frank is a symbol of the 6 million lives lost in WWII that we can never forget
Walk for the cure By: Beka from Laguna Beach High School Those who walk for the cure to help fight cancer help save the lifes of millions of people every year.
Nurture Your Mind By: Mikal of Laguna Beach High School One must look deep within to find the true hero.
Remember By: Dinika of Laguna Beach High School New York: gave a sacrifice to protect our freedom
Surf solitude By: Blakely of Laguna Beach High School a good wave makes any day better
Grandpa's little helper By: Rachael from Laguna Beach High School Dedicated to my grandpa
The Greatest By: Katie of Laguna Beach High School It takes a strong man to endure injustice. It takes a stronger man to fight back.
Real Genius By: Brendan of Laguna Beach High School sometimes it takes real courage to think out of the box
A Mother, A Hero By: David of Laguna Beach High School Every mother is a hero that can never be forgotten.
Fireman By: Hillary of Laguna Beach High School A fireman has saved my life
Grandpa's Strength By: Tawny from Laguna Beach High School
Mother Teresa's love By: Lisa of Laguna Beach High School
Gandhi's Beliefs By: Lauren of Laguna Beach High School
paint for peace By: Dakota Banda
Ordinary People By: Allegra of Laguna Beach High School Anyone can be a hero. These are all ordinary people. Each one of them has the potential to be a hero. My hero.
Edison By: Aria of Laguna Beach High School
Nature with Ballet By: Vivian West
Warhol By: Noelle Kulei Basich
2009 Hero Fest Press Releases and Program Links
Photos of Laguna Hero Fest 2009 by Dylan Sachse
Wendy Milette and students from Top of the World School
Geeta Malik MY HERO Film Festival Curator and Media Arts Educator
Hero Tori Deegan and Hillary Greene
Laguna Hero Festival Director Wendy Milette and local heroes and filmmakers
Hero Skipper Carrillo and Festival Director Wendy Milette
Locals honored at the Laguna Hero Festival included Michael Chegini CEO of the OWEN Group, LBHS Drama Teacher Mark Dressler, Photo-journalist Sarah Elliott, Environmental Photographer and activist Tom Lamb, and hometown hero, Skipper Carrillo
Locals honored at the Laguna Hero Festival included Michael Chegini CEO of the OWEN Group, LBHS Drama Teacher Mark Dressler, Photo-journalist Sarah Elliott, Environmental Photographer and activist Tom Lamb, and hometown hero, Skipper Carrillo
Students and teachers and local heroes are honored at the Laguna Hero Festival.
Kathryn Burns and Dorothy Meyers and members of the Laguna Laughter Yoga Group gave a brief demonstration to the audience.
Stuart Perlman on keyboards entertained the crowd during the after party.
Nick Hernandez entertained the crowd with his songs.
Community Hero Door created by students from Anneliese' School.
Community Hero Door created by students from Anneliese's School.
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Organizer created on 5/27/2009 6:46:52 AM by Wendy Milette
Last edited 1/1/2019 1:48:00 PM by Anthony Pouw
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