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THE MY HERO PROJECT Global Exchange
THE MY HERO PROJECT Global Exchange
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| Best of Fest | ||
 Best of Fest |
 Law of LoveProduced by Rahul Brown
In 2007, children from Pakistan and India wrote letters to each other for peace. Small (25 MB) / Large (33 MB) - 5 Minutes |
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| Media Award | ||
 Media Award |
Pray the Devil Back to Hell Director Gini Reticker, Producer Abigail Disney (USA) This important documentary sheds light on the "Womens Peace Movement of Liberia," and celebrates these unsung heroes. View the Film |
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| Professional | ||
 Law of LoveProduced by Rahul Brown In 2007, children from Pakistan and India wrote letters to each other for peace. Small (25 MB) / Large (33 MB) - 5 Minutes | ||
 2nd Place |
Itipini Community Project Produced by Rahul Brown
Children and workers alike in the Itipini slum of South Africa find hope. Small (10.4 MB) / Large (18.6 MB) - 3.5 Minutes |
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 3rd Place |
Telling Jokes in Auschwitz Produced by Sandi Bachom and Mikal Reich
Werner Reich talks about his unique outlook on life after time in a concentration camp. Small (23.1 MB) / Large (30.4 MB) - 3 Minutes |
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| Excerpt | ||
 1st Place |
Oil and Water Produced by Seth Warren and Nicholas Franczyk
Excerpt from the feature film that follows two kayakers on their adventurous petroleum free journey. Small (17 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 6 Minutes |
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 2nd Place |
Jazikidi Produced by Esteban Pinilla
A film about the indigenous culture and environment of the Amazon. 2008 Small (12.1 MB) / Large (30.9 MB) - 4 Minutes |
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 3rd Place |
Running for Water Produced by Polly Green Jin Zedell started a worldwide movement for runners to raise funds for clean drinking water. Small (21.7 MB) / Large (29.3 MB) - 5.5 Minutes |
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| Narrative | ||
 1st Place |
Gone Fishing Produced by Chris Jones A young man and an older man find joy in fishing together. Small (23.2 MB) / Large (41.4 MB) - 10 Minutes |
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 2nd Place |
Hola Sol Produced by Marcelo Quinones and Roberto Garza A young boy brightens his grandfather's day by taking him on a wonderful journey. Small (24.2 MB) / Large (27.1 MB) - 4 Minutes |
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| Community Arts | ||
 1st Place |
Awadi: Messenger of Truth Produced by Fatou Jupiter Toure and Aicha Thiam
"Awadi: Messenger of Truth" is about the Senegalese rapper, Awadi, and how he merges his music with his activism and his commitment to social issues Small (18 MB) / Large (35 MB) - 6:32 Minutes |
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 2nd Place |
The Call of the Drums Produced by Judith Ekwalla
Doudou Ndiaye Rose is a Senegalese drummer who is committed to his culture and music. Small (20.2 MB) / Large (29.4 MB) - 6 Minutes |
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 3rd Place |
Tradition Produced by Marija Kolobaric
"Tradition" is about an old artisan in the Old City of Mostar. His name is Ismet Kurt. Small (10 MB) / Large (20 MB) - 2:51 Minutes |
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 3rd Place |
Identiteti Produced by Shkurta Aliu, Fatime Kosumi and Dafina Rudi
"Identiteti" is about the need to preserve cultural heritage in a changing world. Small (24 MB) / Large (36 MB) - 5.16 Minutes |
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| Community | ||
 1st Place |
OKC Abrasevic Produced by Katie Hampton and Anina Sator
"OKC Abrasevic" is about a restored community center and it's people in what use to be the front-line during the war in the divided city of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Small (12 MB) / Large (26 MB) - 3:21 Minutes |
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 2nd Place |
Operation Smile Produced by Dunia Karadsheh, Fayez Burqan, Arpi Palulian, and Karin Miqdady
Operation Smile gives children a better life through dental surgery. Small (N/A) / Large (47.5 MB) - 6 Minutes |
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 3rd Place |
The Friendship Shelter Produced by Addie Rubino & Wendy Milette A documentary exploring the issues of homelessness and honoring the Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter for their heroic work. Small (15 MB) / Large (26 MB) - 5 Minutes |
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| College | ||
 1st Place |
Heroes of the Season Produced by Oscar Loreto and Sarah Noone
Athletes discuss overcoming obstacles to compete in a national snowboarding competition. Small (16.3 MB) / Large (36.4 MB) - 10 Minutes |
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 2nd Place |
The Cola Kayak Produced by Jody Lemmon
An adventure down the LA river on a kayak made of recycled materials. 2008 Small (22 MB) / Large (33 MB) - 10 Minutes |
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 3rd Place |
Shelter Me: The Documentary Produced by Scott Hays & Miles S. O'Grady
A Glimpse of life on the street through the music of talented homeless musicians. 2008 Small (20 MB) / Large (33 MB) - 10 Minutes |
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| Animation | ||
 1st Place |
First Memories Produced by Soo Hee Han Imaginative animated journey to a child's early memories. Small (20 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 4 Minutes |
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 2nd Place |
The Deep Produced by Eric Best A young girl's journey as she muses on possibilities that lie below the surface of the ocean. Small (20.8 MB) / Large (27.2 MB) - 4.5 Minutes |
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 3rd Place |
The Baseball Card Shop Produced by Kelly Kennedy On a rainy day, characters in a baseball card shop find their own heroes. Small (24.4 MB) / Large (35.1 MB) - 7.5 Minutes |
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| Elementary School | ||
 1st Place |
Sam Produced by Katherine, Jose, Guillermo and Arlene
Sam is a helpful seeing-eye dog. Made possible by a grant from the California Arts Council 2008. Small (9.8 MB) / Large (21.6 MB) - 3.5 Minutes |
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 2nd Place |
PeaceMakers Produced by Yasmin, Tamara, and Jose
The PeaceMakers are a group of students who help solve problems. Made possible by a grant from the California Arts Council 2008. Small (15.4 MB) / Large (35.5 MB) - 4 Minutes |
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 3rd Place |
Be Safe in the Surf Produced by Orla, Sonia and Lily The Grange School provides live-saving lessons. Small (24.5 MB) / Large (28.7 MB) - 3 Minutes |
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| Middle School | ||
 1st Place |
Language Opens Doors Produced by The 7th Year Class at Gilles Street Public School Kids talk about the importance of learning different languages. Small (22.7 MB) / Large (29.8 MB) - 3 Minutes |
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 2nd Place |
The Man in Orange Produced by Nadine, Mohammad, Aya and Deya
Students in Jordan discuss their heroes who work to make their city clean. Small (N/A) / Large (21.7 MB) - 3 Minutes |
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 3rd Place |
Life in a Box Produced by Leen, Ramez, Sabal & Najaa
Hatem is a heroic young autistic boy living in Jordan. Small (N/A) / Large (24.8 MB) - 5 Minutes |
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| Music Video | ||
 1st Place |
Don't Give it All Away Produced by Slater Jewell-Kemker Slater uses this wonderful song by World Party to promote youth activism. Small (13 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 5 Minutes |
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 2nd Place |
Thanks to the Whistleblowers Produced by Dave Puls A tribute to the courage of those who stood up for justice. Small (25.5 MB) / Large (32.4 MB) - 5 Minutes |
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 3rd Place |
What Makes a Man Produced by Mark Morganstern A thoughtful music video about growing up. Small (11 MB) / Large (24.6 MB) - 4 Minutes |
High School |
 1st Place |
Call to Create Produced by Ghazel Etoum, Hanen Karajah, Dana Khamis & Samia Kayyali An exploration of how creativity can be heroic. Small (N/A) / Large (27.2 MB) - 2 Minutes |
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 2nd Place |
The Healer Produced by Fary Sakho
The Healer uses the natural world to cure his community. Small (20.6 MB) / Large (20.6 MB) - 4.5 Minutes |
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 3rd Place |
The Minda Story Produced by Emily Wirth and Dave Mikolaj
The disabled workers at Minda have a strong community of friends. Small (20.3 MB) / Large (25.5 MB) - 3.5 Minutes |
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| Ron Kovic Peace Prize | ||
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Salam "A man takes a long journey to do what only he can do. |
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| Special Peacemaker Award | ||
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Joanne Tawfilis Joanne Tawfilis brings people from all nations together through art in the effort of Peace with the Art Miles Mural Project. Video and Original Music by Slater |
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| Peace Awards | ||
 Animation |
The Bridge A lovely animated tale of a special bridge. Kosovo |
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 Community |
Bridge of Unity "Bridge of Unity" is about a bridge that joins two communities, one Muslim, and the other Christian. |
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 High School |
Pass the Peace A Native American tradition is carried through many languages at TAFT High SCHOOL - Pass the Peace! |
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| Peace Honorable Mentions | ||
 High School |
In Loving Memory A loving tribute to a wonderful brother, son, and friend. |
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 High School |
Signs of Peace Signs of PEACE reminds us of the value of symbols. |
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 High School |
Peace Begins Slater works with other youth activists in a colorful celebration of Peace Day. |
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 High School |
Painting Peace Painting a Peace mural for the Art-Miles-Mural-Project. |
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