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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

GETTING STARTED

1. LEARN about The MY HERO Project
2. BUILD a creative administrative team
3. SEARCH for funding and donations
4. FIND a multi-media venue
5. SPREAD the word about the Hero Fest

FINDING CONTENT FOR YOUR HERO FEST

1. FIND content through community partnerships
2. HOLD MEDIA ARTS Workshops to help mentor local students and filmmakers create short films for your HERO Fest.

Stills from workshops with Wendy Milette in Laguna Beach schools 2010

Media Arts Director Wendy Milette and Ben, a student from TOW Elementary School.
Credit: Pam Sachse
Claire and Nicole discuss their Nature film at TOW Elementary.
Credit: Pam Sachse
Emily and Chantele at work on their film about TOW Principal Mr. LaMotte.
Credit: Pam Sachse
John Barrett from LBHS assists Chad Kanner with his movie at Thurston Middle School.
Credit: Wendy Milette
College student Nolan Plant mentors Jackie with her film about Creativity.
Credit: Wendy Milette
LBHS student Sterling Philips mentors Michael from Thurston Middle School.
Credit: Wendy Milette

BEFORE THE EVENT

1. CHOOSE the submissions to be showcased
2. PREPARE the Screening Reel
3. CREATE a program for the event
4. PUBLICIZE your HeroFest

THE EVENT

1. SETTING UP and RUNNING the screening and showcase
Honoring student filmmakers 2010!
Credit: John Barrett
Community Hero Award to Diane Challis Davy, the Director of the Pageant of the Masters.
Credit: John Barrett
Student filmmakers being honored at the Laguna Hero Fest 2010.
Credit: John Barrett
Student filmmakers
Credit: John Barrett
HERO FEST Director Wendy Milette with Filmmakers and Heroes!
Credit: Chris Cain
Jackie, Wendy Milette and Thurston Principal, Joanne Culverhouse.
Credit: Chris Cain
Nick I Hernandez and friends making music!
Credit: John Barrett
Hero and musician Nick I Hernandez.
Credit: John Barrett
LBHS Filmmakers - Austin Dodge, Ryan Cavenaugh & Jack Winter.
Credit: John Barrett

Selected Films from the Laguna Hero Fest 2010

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.
Surfer's Healing
Producer: Jack Winter
A non-profit gives autistic children a chance to shine.

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.

Roadtrip Nation

Producer: The MY HERO Project

The founders of Roadtrip Nation share their amazing journey with MY HERO.

AFTER THE PROGRAM

1. FOLLOW UP with those who were involved
2. SHARE your hero stories with the world

PDF Documents for producing a Local Hero Fest

Submit local hero films to MY HERO International Film Festival


Organizer created on 7/16/2010 6:13:32 AM by Wendy Milette

Last edited 1/1/2019 1:49:01 PM by Anthony Pouw

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