20th Annual MY HERO International Film Festival Awards Ceremony

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WENDY MILETTE
Director MY HERO International Film Festival
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20TH ANNUAL MY HERO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS CEREMONY

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 - LAGUNA BEACH, CA - Join us for the 20th Annual MY HERO International Film Festival Awards Ceremony, as we continue our tradition of honoring student and professional filmmakers for their outstanding hero-themed short films. 

The special event will take place November 16th, at the Herb Alpert Educational Village at New Roads School in Santa Monica. The 20th Annual MY HERO International Film Festival is made possible in part by a grant from the Scripps Family Impact Fund.

Your ticket and/or sponsorship helps us continue our mission to celebrate diverse heroes who inspire positive change through story. Seating is limited so please reserve your space for this Special Awards celebration.

MHIFFMY HERO

The 20th Annual MY HERO International Film Festival Screenings & Awards Ceremony

Saturday, November 16th
Herb Alpert Educational Village
New Roads School
Santa Monica, CA

6pm - 7pm - Reception with Live Jazz
7pm - 9pm - International Film Festival Awards Ceremony

Reserve your tickets here.

Our Host for the Awards Ceremony

Gabrielle GormanGabrielle Gorman
The Host for the 20th Anniversary Awards Ceremony is Gabrielle Gorman, a UCLA graduate with a repertoire of award-winning film and written work, Gabrielle has created content for platforms like Amazon Fire TV and TEDx. Starting as an intern at The MY HERO Project, Gabrielle returns to become a two-time host of The MY HERO International Film Festival. A Los Angeles native, Gabrielle is passionate about global change, youth empowerment, and education accessibility.

Special Awards Presenters

WTMMY HERO
Eva Haller - mentor and philanthropist, presents annually the Women Transforming Media Award, to recognize students and professionals whose short films feature women's stories.

Sing for HopeMY HERO 
This year's Sing for Hope Music Video Award is given in partnership with the nonprofit SING FOR HOPE, an organization that uses the power of the arts to create a better world. The cash award is sponsored by Eva Haller.

WOJMY HERO
Esther Wojcicki - esteemed global educator and author presents the Youth Reporter Award to middle school and high school filmmakers for their outstanding short documentaries.

Dan EldonMY HERO
Each year, Kathy Eldon and Amy Eldon Turteltaub present the Dan Eldon Activist Award to the filmmaker who best uses their craft to celebrate activists who create change in the world. Dan Eldon was a fearless activist, artist, and photojournalist who dedicated his life to telling the untold stories and helping those in need. 

Relationships FirstMY HERO
Judith Anderson Ph.D. - President of the Foundation for the Contemporary Family and UCI Professor of Psychiatry annually gives the Relationships First Award, which celebrates short films that explore and illuminate the powerful and poignant connections within any type of contemporary family relationship.

Kovic Peace PrizeMY HERO
Ron Kovic - veteran, artist, and author of New York Times bestseller Born on the Fourth of July, presnts the Kovic Peace Prize each year to filmmakers whose work reflects the theme of peace and show how non-violence can solve the world’s biggest challenges.

Thanks to our supporters

Scripps Family Impact Fund

The MacGillivray Freeman Films Educational Foundation

The Foundation for the Contemporary Family

New Roads School

Donors:

Karen Pritzker
Renée Edelman
Rita Stern-Milch
Barbara and Greg MacGillivray
Eva and Yoel Haller
Mark and Robin Cavanagh
Odile Dewar

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES are available for our 20th Annual MY HERO International Film Festival. 

WE ARE THANKFUL TO OUR DONORS AND PRIZE SPONSORS
FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT

2024 SponsorsMY HERO