Cameron Nielsen Wins First Place Environmental at 2024 MY HERO Film Festival

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JEANNE MEYERS
Co-founder/Director
The MY HERO Project
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REWILDING HONEYBEES BY CAMERON NIELSEN WINS FIRST PLACE ENVIRONMENTAL AT 2024 MY HERO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 – LAGUNA BEACH, CA – The MY HERO Project is delighted to announce that Rewilding Honeybees by Cameron Nielsen has won First Place in the  Environmental category at the MY HERO 20^th Annual International Film Festival. The film details the work of Michael Thiele, an innovative conservationist finding more sustainable environments for bees, allowing them not only to survive but thrive.

A colony of bees nest inside one of Michael Thiele's innovative log hives.Taken from 'Rewilding Honeybees,' by Cameron Nielsen

Nielsen first met Thiele whilst working on his thesis in senior year of high school. After settling on beekeeping as his chosen subject, Nielsen reached out to Thiele and Thiele agreed to mentor him. On this experience, Nielsen explained to MY HERO:

It was a complete joy. Michael is one of the sweetest and most thoughtful people that I've ever met. […] Michael Thiele is a pioneer in the honeybee world, rethinking our relationship with the creature in a way that is more conducive to their life rather than the extractive nature that is very common. […] His way of thinking about the world in deep empathy for honeybees and their place in the ecosystem [is what inspired me most about him].

Taken from 'Rewilding Honeybees,' by Cameron NielsenThiele checks on one of the log hives that he installed.

Nielsen was so inspired throughout his mentorship that years later, when Nielsen first began creating films, he decided to highlight Thiele’s work. “I care deeply about the natural world and feel the importance of giving voice to creatures that are often go under the radar,” Nielsen said, adding, “One of the strengths of this film is the passion that Michael has for the honeybees. I think others can empathize with the small creature that we don't often think much about because of his passion.”

You can watch Rewilding Honeybees here.

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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.

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