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2022 Emerging Artist Lucy Schacher Picture of 2022 Emerging Artist Lucy Schacher Lucy is an emerging artist with a strong voice for humanity.
A Declaration of Interdependence Picture of A Declaration of Interdependence Award Winning Director Tiffany Shlain crowd sources her revision of the Declaration of Independence as A Declaration of Interdependence!
A Fire Within Picture of A Fire Within Polly Green lets nothing stand in the way of her realizing her dreams.
A Moment in History Picture of A Moment in History Tribute to all the healthcare workers fighting at the frontline against Covid-19 - Voice of NY Governor Andrew Cuomo.
A Turn for the Better Picture of A Turn for the Better Food is so fundamental to make a population a lot stronger and healthier. It is an axis that should not be neglected.
Ablaye Picture of Ablaye A tale of courage and passion in the face of adversity. TAGGAT MEDIA SCHOOL
Always a Family Picture of Always a Family On September 11th, 2001, Michael Trinidad called Monique Ferrer from the 103rd floor of the World Trade Center's North Tower to say one last goodbye.
Another World Picture of Another World "Another World" has the goal of inspiring others to find their voice through finding their passion, ultimately encouraging the public to use their newfound voice to positively impact their community.
Awadi: Messenger of Truth Picture of Awadi: Messenger of Truth "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
Believe Picture of Believe Portrait of hero Tommy Carroll, who embraces his disability and doesn't view his blindness as a handicap--and meets his hero, skateboard legend Tony Hawk.
Biblioburro: The Donkey Library Picture of Biblioburro: The Donkey Library Luis Soriano, a teacher in the small town of La Gloria, Colombia, travels on the back of his donkey, bringing with him books for children of the rural communities...
Binn Bunny Goes Green Picture of Binn Bunny Goes Green Can Wayward Wood win 'Wood of the Year'?
Brian Lamb - A Hero for Maintaining Democracy Picture of Brian Lamb - A Hero for Maintaining Democracy Brian Lamb, the hero behind C-SPAN.
Bridge of Unity Picture of Bridge of Unity "Bridge of Unity" is about a bridge that joins two communities, one Muslim, and the other Christian.
Bridging the Gaps: Connecting Young Adults to Housing and Services Picture of Bridging the Gaps: Connecting Young Adults to Housing and Services Home sweet home has new meaning for many because of the efforts these heroes.
BYkids Trailer: FAITH’S WORLD Picture of BYkids Trailer: FAITH’S WORLD Faith Guilbault (age 16) has cerebral palsy and invites us to experience living with special needs so we can all treat being differently abled with humanity and normalcy.
Cheikh Darou Seck - Global Educator Picture of Cheikh Darou Seck - Global Educator

Cheikh Darou Seck is the 2009 winner of the MY HERO Global Educator Award.
Conversations With My Mother Picture of Conversations With My Mother I try to capture the simplicity of her life and the warmth that she provides to her family.
Cries of the Children Picture of Cries of the Children Cries of the Children is a short film about how Latinos are affected by social media postings illustrating child separation.
Don't Give it All Away Picture of Don't Give it All Away Slater uses this wonderful song by World Party to promote youth activism.
Down the Road [excerpt] fire Woody and Luna generously help people in need after the Paradise fire.
Dr. Mandeep Rai: Dr. Rai - 'The Values Compass' Picture of Dr. Mandeep Rai: Dr. Rai - 'The Values Compass' Global authority on values working with companies & institutions around the world. London Sunday Times / WSJ bestselling author, "The Values Compass."
Ed Gragert - Special Hero Award Picture of Ed Gragert - Special Hero Award Ed Gragert was honored at the 2009 MY HERO Film Festival with a Special Hero Award.
Enza And Thom Picture of Enza And Thom Filmmaker Jesse Bostick explores the resilience of a heartwarming and unlikely relationship.
Everyday is a Gift Picture of Everyday is a Gift A perceptive look at the AIDS crisis in Africa.
FAMBUL TOK (Family Talk) [Trailer] Picture of FAMBUL TOK (Family Talk) [Trailer] Using the safety of the family circle to heal a nation.
FIELDWORKS: Jody Wood, Beauty in Transition Picture of FIELDWORKS: Jody Wood, Beauty in Transition 2014 ABOG Fellow Jody Wood brings her mobile beauty salon to nine homeless shelters over three months in New York City.
Forgotten - Fred's Van Picture of Forgotten - Fred's Van Fred's Van keeps hope alive for a transient community.
Get Real! Wise Women Speak [Trailer] Picture of Get Real! Wise Women Speak [Trailer] Get Real! Because wise women find that as they grow older they also grow in authenticity, becoming more and more their true Selves, with a capital S.
Girls Like Us tanzania girl Apps & Girls, an organization that teaches young girls how to code their own websites, and Carolyne Ekyarisiima, the founder of Apps & Girls, became a mentor.
Global Focus: The Rossport Five Picture of Global Focus: The Rossport Five A passionate group of people take on a corporate giant and win a crucial environmental battle.
Have a Home Run Day Picture of Have a Home Run Day Skipper is a true hometown hero who inspires everyone he meets with his sense of joy.
Heart That Sees Picture of Heart That Sees Who is really disabled?
Hello From Malaysia Picture of Hello From Malaysia Aiman has just moved from Malaysia to the U.S. and finds it hard to fit in with the cultural differences.
Heroes of the Season Picture of Heroes of the Season Athletes discuss overcoming obstacles to compete in a national snowboarding competition.
HIAS - For the Refugee For the Refugee This film was produced for World Refugee Day, to publicise and spread awareness on HIAS' mission and values for the last 130 years.
Home Again Picture of Home Again A special portrait of an inspiring cause.
Identiteti Picture of Identiteti "Identiteti" is about the need to preserve cultural heritage in a changing world.
Infragilis Picture of Infragilis An inspiring story about heroic individuals who's determination is awesome.
Iqra - Read (A Prayer for the Girls of Afghanistan and Pakistan) Picture of Iqra - Read (A Prayer for the Girls of Afghanistan and Pakistan) This film promotes the education of the girl child in Afghanistan and Pakistan through Mural Art.
Itipini Community Project Picture of Itipini Community Project Children and workers alike in the Itipini slum of South Africa find hope when a married couple decides to help their community.
Karna Prayag Picture of Karna Prayag Arpita pays homage to the Karna Prayag Trust, which is a women's and children's welfare organization in India.
KX 93.5 Picture of KX 93.5 KX 93.5 is an independent radio station based out of Laguna Beach.
Laguna Beach Animal Shelter Picture of Laguna Beach Animal Shelter Caring for animals in need is truly heroic.
Laguna Beach Community Clinic | Then & Now Laguna Beach Community Clinic Laguna Beach Community Clinic provides excellent medical care regardless of the patient’s ability to pay.
Laguna Beach Police Anti-Bullying Campaign Featuring Tony Hawk ANTI BULLYING VIDEO Laguna Beach PD's Anti-Bullying Campaign featuring Tony Hawk and Captain Jeff Calvert.
Language Opens Doors Picture of Language Opens Doors Kids talk about the importance of learning different languages.
Laura P. Valtorta Picture of Laura P. Valtorta The Art House is about Ginger Westray's house, painted in copper colors from head to foot.
Law of Love Picture of Law of Love In 2007, children from Pakistan and India wrote friendship letters to each other for peace.
Lead Belly - 'Where Did you Sleep Last Night?' Picture of Lead Belly - 'Where Did you Sleep Last Night?'
Live Music Picture of Live Music A global effort creates a great film.
Mark Dressler Picture of Mark Dressler Mark Dressler inspires his students every day.
MHIFF 2021 - Festival and Awards Ceremony Recording MY HERO Watch highlights from the 17th Annual MY HERO International Film Festival held virtually on Dec. 4th 2021 Thanks to Eva Haller for hosting this special program.
Mig Said Series: Lets be Friends Picture of Mig Said Series: Lets be Friends Sometimes we all find friends in unlikely places.
Moogy's Yuki [Moogy's Bark Canoe] (Trailer) Picture of Moogy's Yuki [Moogy's Bark Canoe] (Trailer) Major Moogy, an Aboriginal Elder shares wisdom of his people and their deep connection to the earth.
Mother Porridge Picture of Mother Porridge MAIMOUNA FALL is known as Mother Porridge in her village in Senegal.
Mutual Rescue: Eric & Peety Eric & Peety Eric weighed 340 pounds and was diagnosed with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and Type II Diabetes. His doctor told him he had 5 years to live. Then he met Peety...
My Cambodia Picture of My Cambodia

A Khmer's journey searching for hope.
My Country is Tibet Picture of My Country is Tibet A young man's perspective on an ancient place.
My Hero - Service Dogs Picture of My Hero - Service Dogs
My Place Amongst You Picture of My Place Amongst You Music is not limited to those who can see.
NEW YORK SKY Picture of NEW YORK SKY A touching animation following the wife of a firefighter during 911.
Notes on a Violin Picture of Notes on a Violin NOTES on a VIOLIN is a short documentary film which follows a violin teacher who wants to promote beauty in an otherwise dissonant world. With his unusual methods of recruitment as well as teaching, Darren Briggs' contagious passion attracts students and the curious. This quirky, slice of life story invites us to rethink our ability to live harmoniously among discordancy.
OKC Abrasevic Picture of OKC Abrasevic "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.
Operation Smile Picture of Operation Smile Operation Smile gives children a better life through dental surgery. Created in the MY HERO Global Exchange at the Royal Film Commission, JORDAN. 2008
Pam Estes - Community Hero Picture of Pam Estes - Community Hero Pam Estes has been serving the community of Laguna Beach for decades as Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach.
Para Sa Migrante Picture of Para Sa Migrante A musical ode to the immigrant's struggle.
Pass the PEACE Picture of Pass the PEACE A Native American tradition is carried through many languages at TAFT High SCHOOL - Pass the Peace!
Project Syria: An immersive Journalism Experience Picture of Project Syria: An immersive Journalism Experience

Nearly one half of Syria’s 23 million people have been displaced in its civil war and no group has been as severely affected as children. Children make up more than half of the three million refugees living in camps or makeshift housing and some news reports indicate that children are actually being specifically targeted in the violence.
Ralina Miller Picture of Ralina Miller Ralina Miller's courage inspires others.
Recife Experiment Picture of Recife Experiment A reunion among the inspired members of a social welfare project.
Ride A Wave Picture of Ride A Wave Ride a Wave creates special days for kids with special needs.
Running for Water Picture of Running for Water Jin Zedell started a worldwide movement for runners to raise funds for clean drinking water.
Ryan Coogler - Filmmaker Hero Coogler at USC - MHIFF 2010 As a student filmmaker at USC, Coogler showed great potential with his short films. In 2010 he was awarded with best college narrative in the MY HERO International Film Festival with his short film "Locks".
Shelter Me: The Documentary Picture of Shelter Me: The Documentary A Glimpse of life on the street through the music of talented homeless musicians. 2008
Signs of Peace Picture of Signs of Peace Signs of PEACE reminds us of the value of symbols.
Soft Power Health Picture of Soft Power Health Dr. Jessie Stone works tirelessly for health care in impoverished areas.
SPEAK Picture of SPEAK A middle school-er wanted to know "What would you say to the world?"
Special Hero Award - Diane Challis Davy Picture of Special Hero Award - Diane Challis Davy Honoring Diane Challis Davy, the director of the Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach.
Sports Illustrated Kids of the Year Picture of Sports Illustrated Kids of the Year Highlighting the amazing brothers Conner and Cayden Long.

Jenny Brown - Producer/Editor
Ian Orefice - Executive Producer
Jack Schurman - Director of Photography
Luke Schurman - Audio Engineer

Strangers in Boxes Picture of Strangers in Boxes A group of activists—all strangers—from more than 15 countries meet online in the midst of a global pandemic.
Supercharging the Classroom: Using Technology to Support Personalized Learning KhanAcademy.org Sal Khan founded a school on the same principles of personalization that drove the success of his YouTube tutorials.
Surfer's Healing Picture of Surfer's Healing A non-profit gives autistic children a chance to shine by taking them surfing for the first time!
Teaching to Live Picture of Teaching to Live A teacher hero trains children to be self-sufficient environmentalists.
Teen Press - Featuring John Seigel Boettner Produced by: Pamela Tanner-Boll / Directed by: T.C. Johnstone

“Teen Press” is a short documentary about one semester of the Santa Barbara Middle School Teen Press program.
The Baseball Card Shop Picture of The Baseball Card Shop On a rainy day, characters in a baseball card shop find their own heroes.
The Brainwashing of My Dad [excerpt] Picture of The Brainwashing of My Dad [excerpt] Once upon a time my dad was a happy go lucky, fun, non-political Kennedy Democrat... then he discovered Fox News...
The Buddy Club Picture of The Buddy Club Finding friends for friends in need.
The Call of the Drums Picture of The Call of the Drums Doudou Ndiaye Rose is a Senegalese drummer who is committed to his culture and music.
The Color of COVID Picture of The Color of COVID A Video Poem by Darius Simpson about Race and Health Equity
The Friendship Shelter Picture of The Friendship Shelter A documentary exploring the issues of homelessness and honoring the Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter for their heroic work.
The Future of Our Species Picture of The Future of Our Species This fall marks the release of 'Leonardo's Brain,' the book that Director Tiffany Shlain's father and best-selling author, Leonard Shlain, finished days before he passed away. Tiffany builds off her father's ideas to explore the future of our species.
The Hand You Were Dealt Picture of The Hand You Were Dealt Among the many ideas and beliefs that separate us, there are two fundamental human qualities that we all share: the yearning for love and the ability to help others.
The Healer Picture of The Healer The Healer uses the natural world to cure his community.
The Kageno Organization Picture of The Kageno Organization The Kageno Organization works to help underprivileged communities.
The Making of LIVE MUSIC [featurette] Picture of The Making of LIVE MUSIC [featurette] A global effort goes into a great film.
The Man Behind the Curtains Picture of The Man Behind the Curtains This film highlights the great work of Laguna's amazing Drama teacher, Mark Dressler a hero to many.
The Man in Orange Picture of The Man in Orange Students in Jordan discuss their heroes who work to make their city clean.
The Minda Story The Minda Story The disabled workers at Minda have a strong community of friends.
The MY HERO Report: Heroes of Orange County Who's Your Hero? Celebrating unique heroes in Orange County.
The Philosopher Kings - Excerpt Picture of The Philosopher Kings - Excerpt The Philosopher Kings. Wisdom is found in the most unlikely places.
The Power of Empathy Picture of The Power of Empathy

The audio of this RSA short is of Dr Brené Brown who spoke at the RSA on The Power of Vulnerability
The Prodigal Student Picture of The Prodigal Student This unique film from Argentina was created through the Adobe Youth Voices International Program.
The Story We Want - Episode 1 - Coal and Climate Picture of The Story We Want - Episode 1 - Coal and Climate SPECIAL HERO AWARD - 2021 --Dayna Reggero traveled across America to listen to ordinary women who are confronting fossil fuel industries, climate change impacts, and a culture of extraction.
The Volunteers of Fred's Van Picture of The Volunteers of Fred's Van The volunteers of Fred's Van work to help the less fortunate.
THIAM BB Picture of THIAM BB A Holy Man in Senegal is honored by many.
This Chair is Not Me Picture of This Chair is Not Me A stunning portrait of one man's journey to communicate again.
Tradition Picture of Tradition "Tradition" is about an old artisan in the Old City of Mostar. His name is Ismet Kurt.
Training and a Chance: Not Your Typical Culinary Academy Picture of Training and a Chance: Not Your Typical Culinary Academy More than half of young adults with autism remain unemployed two years after high school, and nearly half of all 25-year-olds on the spectrum have never held a paying job.
Two Weeks Picture of Two Weeks Parenthood is not as easy as it seems.
Upstanders: The Mosque Across the Street Picture of Upstanders: The Mosque Across the Street What happens when a mosque moves across the street from a church in the Bible Belt?
VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS: CHASE THE DREAM [Trailer] Picture of VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS: CHASE THE DREAM [Trailer] Kamala Harris, the first black woman and South Asian American to serve as the Vice President of the United States ...
We Are All Somebody Picture of We Are All Somebody Teacher Mali Bickley allows her students' voices to soar.
Who We Are Picture of Who We Are For Puerto Rico
Why Burma Picture of Why Burma A look at new work from Activist/Filmmaker John Anthony.
WOJ! Esther Wojcicki Esther Wojcicki shares her vision for a Moonshot Movement in Education.
You Can Picture of You Can Break Free.
Young Storytellers - Picture of Young Storytellers -

Our mission is simple: we inspire young people to discover the power of their voice. Using one-on-one mentorship, low-income students learn how to write original stories and see them brought to life on stage and film. As a result, young people learn that their voice matters.
 
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