MY HERO Project Presents the 2025 Sing for Hope Music Video Award

CONTACT: Jeanne Meyers                                                                                                                                              FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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The MY HERO Project
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December 13, 2025 — Laguna Beach, CA

The MY HERO Project hosted Part One of Two of its 21st Annual International Film Festival Awards Ceremony on December 13, 2025. Hosted during activist and longtime friend of MY HERO Eva Haller’s renowned weekly salon series, the event celebrates filmmakers highlighting individuals and organizations working to better our world.

Each year, MY HERO partners with Sing for Hope to present the Sing for Hope Music Video Award, recognizing songwriters, singers, musicians, producers, and filmmakers that have utilized their creative power to highlight heroes from across the globe.

This year, Sing for Hope co-founder and co-executive director Camille Zamora presented the Sing for Hope Music Video Award to director of Como el Caracol ‘Like the Snail,’ Kati Egely. On selecting the winner, Zamora shared

Our team had a tough time with this decision making because every one of these incredible music videos moved us deeply. In the end, the vote went to Como el Caracol ‘Like the Snail,’ a watercolor animated music video about the importance of knowing when to slow down like a snail and when to speed up like an ostrich, respecting our own timings.

Taken from 'Como el Caracol' Kati Egely

Director Kati Egely, whom—like Eva Haller—was born in Hungary, explained that whilst the short may have been created with children in mind, its message rings true to children and adults alike. “Even if it's made for kids,” Egely explained, “I think the lyrics is something that the adults also really should consider.” She went on to add

These lyrics also could fit really well to the process of the animation because everything is handmade, and I work alone so there is no team. And it takes lots of time. 

The MY HERO ProjectDirector Kati Egely attends the virtual MY HERO International Film Festival Awards Ceremony, Dec. 13, 2025.

Zamora shared her favorite lyrics with attendees, an important reminder to take things at their own pace.

When I want something to turn out well for me, I know that I have to not get distracted. I have to concentrate like the snail. With patience, everything turns out better.

Watch Como el Caracol ‘Like the Snail,’ here.

About Sing for Hope

A non-profit organization, founded in New York City in response to the events of 9/11, Sing for Hope harnesses the power of the arts to create a better world. Their creative programs bring hope, healing and connection to millions of people in hospitals, care facilities, schools, refugee camps, transit hubs, and community spaces worldwide. 

PART TWO - MY HERO International Film Festival's Virtual Awards Ceremony

Please join us online, Saturday, January 10, 2026, as the MY HERO International Film Festival announces and celebrates more winning filmmakers from the 2025 festival. Special Award categories include the Relationships First Award, presented by the Foundation for the Contemporary Family, the Animation Awards, presented by Wacom, the Mattie Stepanek Poetry Prize, the People's Choice Award, the Community Heroes Award and more.

Location: Virtual event

Date and time: Sat, Jan 10, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT

The MY HERO International Film Festival celebrates the power of media to inspire compassion, understanding, and action, while uplifting young voices committed to telling stories that matter.

About the MY HERO International Film Festival

The My Hero Film Festival is an annual event dedicated to showcasing films that celebrate the power of the human spirit. The festival provides a platform for filmmakers to share inspirational stories of everyday heroes. Thanks to generous sponsors, prizes are awarded to elementary, middle school, high school, college and professionals in a variety of categories including documentary, narrative, music video, animation, experimental, and more.

The festival aims to inspire audiences to recognize the heroism in their own lives and encourage positive actions in their communities. Learn more.