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‘Alan Magee: art is not a solace’: Winner of the Ron Kovic Peace Prize at MY HERO’s 18th Annual International Film Festival Picture of ‘Alan Magee: art is not a solace’: Winner of the Ron Kovic Peace Prize at MY HERO’s 18th Annual International Film Festival ‘Alan Magee: art is not a solace’: Winner of the Ron Kovic Peace Prize at MY HERO’s 18th Annual International Film Festival
‘Inclusion on the Air’: Winner of the Women Transforming Media Youth Award and High School Documentary Category 2022 Picture of ‘Inclusion on the Air’: Winner of the Women Transforming Media Youth Award and High School Documentary Category 2022
Abigail Disney Picture of Abigail Disney Abigail Disney is a philanthropist and documentary filmmaker who focuses on social issues.
Andrei Tarkovsky Picture of Andrei Tarkovsky Andrei Tarkovsky was a filmmaker who invented a new language, true to the nature of film.
Angela Kim: MY HERO's Emerging Artist of the Year Picture of Angela Kim: MY HERO's Emerging Artist of the Year Angela Kim is a filmmaker who won MY HERO's Emerging Artist of the Year in 2020 for her film "Marcel Duchamp: The Art of Life."
Animated short ‘Andy’ wins "Best of Fest" 2022 Picture of Animated short ‘Andy’ wins "Best of Fest" 2022 Animated short ‘Andy’ wins "Best of Fest" at the 18th Annual MY HERO International Film Festival
Anna Brodine Wins Two Film Festival Awards Picture of Anna Brodine Wins Two Film Festival Awards
Behind the scenes with filmmaker Will Parrinello in 'RIGHTS OF NATURE' among the Cofán Picture of Behind the scenes with filmmaker Will Parrinello in 'RIGHTS OF NATURE' among the Cofán In May 2022, two young indigenous Cofán activists from Ecuador were awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize. Will Parrinello went to Ecuador to film them.
Bud Greenspan Bud Greenspan<br>Image <a href=http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3864869> from NP Bud Greenspan is a filmmaker extraordinaire dubbed the 'Poet Laureate of the Olympics.
'Building a Shower Trailer for Chico's Houseless on a Budget... of Love!' Picture of 'Building a Shower Trailer for Chico's Houseless on a Budget... of Love!'
Cari Beauchamp Turner Classic Movies Cari Beauchamp's book and documentary, Without Lying Down, excavates the nearly lost history of women in early Hollywood--and connects us to inspiring figures like Frances Marion.
Cecil B. DeMille Picture of Cecil B. DeMille Cecil D. DeMille is credited as the founding father of American cinema, and he made 70 feature films in his lifetime. He is considered film history's most commercially successful producer and director.
Christopher Nolan Picture of Christopher Nolan
Dangers of Vaping Wins First Place High School Documentary Picture of Dangers of Vaping Wins First Place High School Documentary
Daniel Taylor wins WOJ Youth Reporter Middle School Award at 2022 MY HERO Film Festival Picture of Daniel Taylor wins WOJ Youth Reporter Middle School Award at 2022 MY HERO Film Festival Daniel Taylor wins WOJ Youth Reporter Middle School Award at 2022 MY HERO Film Festival
'EIGHT POINTS TO PEACE' is Nominated for Award Picture of 'EIGHT POINTS TO PEACE' is Nominated for Award
FACEBOOK STORIES - THE CONDITIONED a short film by Director Michael Marantz Picture of FACEBOOK STORIES - THE CONDITIONED a short film by Director Michael Marantz FACEBOOK STORIES - THE CONDITIONED a short film by Director Michael Marantz is dedicated to sharing stories and ideas from Facebook's community.
Gabriel Diamond Picture of Gabriel Diamond Gabriel Diamond, filmmaker and his inspiration.
Gabrielle Gorman Picture of Gabrielle Gorman Watch a film by Gabrielle Gorman and you will be struck by her powerful and poetic use of imagery, even as she explores charged subjects such as racism, police brutality, and identity.
Global Educator Award
George Lucas George Lucas (Edutopia ()) For the past 20 years, Mr. Lucas's Educational Foundation has sought out the best in educational innovations and put those tools in the hands of teachers around the world.
Greta Gerwig Picture of Greta Gerwig Greta Gerwig is an American actress and filmmaker who was nominated for a Best Director Oscar--the first woman in eight years to receive a nomination in that category.
'Hello Anna!': Winner of the Eva Haller Women Transforming Media Award in the 18th annual Film Festival 2022 Picture of 'Hello Anna!': Winner of the Eva Haller Women Transforming Media Award in the 18th annual Film Festival 2022 'Hello Anna!': Finalist in the 18th annual Film Festival 2022
High School Student Jackson Carrico Wins Two Awards Picture of High School Student Jackson Carrico Wins Two Awards Youth activist and filmmaker Jackson Carrico has won two awards at the MY HERO 2021 International Film Festival for his film, 57 Years Ago, a short anti-racism music video honoring the victims of police brutality.
Ian Kim's Animation, 'The White Rose,' is a Film Festival Finalist in Several Categories Picture of Ian Kim's Animation, 'The White Rose,' is a Film Festival Finalist in Several Categories
'Illegitimate Voice': Finalist in the 18th Annual Film Festival 2022 Picture of 'Illegitimate Voice': Finalist in the 18th Annual Film Festival 2022
In Progress, a Non-Profit Arts' Organization, Wins at 2021 Film Festival Picture of In Progress, a Non-Profit Arts' Organization, Wins at 2021 Film Festival
Isaac Seigel-Boettner and Jacob Seigel Brielle Win Dan Eldon Award Picture of Isaac Seigel-Boettner and Jacob Seigel Brielle Win Dan Eldon Award
Jen Senko Picture of Jen Senko We talk to director Jen Senko about her documentary "The Brainwashing of My Dad," and how a divisive media is tearing our country apart.
Jessica Mayberry Picture of Jessica Mayberry Jessica Mayberry is the founder and executive director of Video Volunteers, an organization that teaches filmmaking to underrepresented communities in India.
Julia Mintz: Director of 'Four Winters' Picture of Julia Mintz: Director of 'Four Winters' Julia Mintz is a writer, producer and director of a feature documentary on the Jewish Resistance movement during WWII, "Four Winters."
Kathy Eldon | Women Transforming Media Kathy Eldon We talk to Kathy Eldon about her memoir, "In the Heart of Life," and how the tragic death of her son Dan Eldon inspired her to forgive and to carry his creative spark forward by founding Creative Visions Foundation, an agency for creative activism.
Kayla Briët Picture of Kayla Briët What happens when a story is forgotten? Our 2014 Emerging Filmmaker Award recipient Kayla Briët on her documentary short "Smoke that Travels"
Kim Adelman Picture of Kim Adelman Kim Adelman is the author of the short filmmaking guide Making It Big in Shorts, now in its 3rd edition, and film programmer for the Focus on Female Directors Showcase at the American Cinematheque.
Lisa Donato Picture of Lisa Donato LISA DONATO is a writer, director, activist whose films, including RECLAIMING PAKISTAN, have won many awards & screened at festivals around the world.
'Los Guardianes' directed by Kira O' Boyle Picture of 'Los Guardianes' directed by Kira O' Boyle 'Los Guardianes' wins in the high school documentary category at the 2023 MY HERO International Film Festival.
Mary-Lyn Chambers, Director WTM
Maysles Documentary Center Picture of Maysles Documentary Center The Maysles Documentary Center, founded by Albert Maysles, started out as a summer program for young people whose parents had been incarcerated.
Mónika Naranjo-Shepherd: Storytelling Through Her Eyes Picture of Mónika Naranjo-Shepherd: Storytelling Through Her Eyes As a child, Mónika Naranjo-Shepherd loved writing stories.. Now, she is a well-travelled documentarian and 2023 winner of MY HERO Project’s Sylvia Earle Award.
Nam June Paik #1 Video Artist Nam June Paik, 1986 (Photo, Rainer Rosenow) Nam June Paik is regarded as the father of video art. This article talks about the making of the video tribute "Nam June Paik: #1 Video Artist."
Nirvan Mullick Picture of Nirvan Mullick Nirvan Mullick is a filmmaker who spotted 'the perfect moment' when he filmed Caine's Arcade.
Peter Jackson Picture of Peter Jackson Peter Jackson is a filmmaker who directed the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.
Phyllis: A Self Portrait Wins Portrait of an Individual at MH Film Fest Picture of Phyllis: A Self Portrait Wins Portrait of an Individual at MH Film Fest Director and producer Harris Cohen has won the 2022 MY HERO Film Festival for his film Phyllis: A Self Portrait, an inspirational short documentary film featuring a driven, multi-talented woman who is passionate about transforming her community.
Ric O'Barry Picture of Ric O'Barry Ric O'Barry works to free captive dolphins around the world.
Robert Redford Robert Redford at the Skoll World Forum (Greg Smolonski Photography) Robert Redford established the Sundance Film Festival to effect change in the world.
Robert Wise Picture of Robert Wise Robert Wise was an Academy Award winning filmmaker, teacher and mentor.
Ryan Coogler Coogler at USC - MHIFF 2010 Ryan Coogler is a MY HERO IFF Alumni and director of Black Panther, Creed and Fruitvale Station.
Selket Kaufman: A Hero and Voice for Nature Picture of Selket Kaufman: A Hero and Voice for Nature Selket carries an immense passion for nature and through her travels, she’s had her eyes opened up to the environment and also the cultures around them.
Shonda Rhimes Greg Hernandez from California, CA, USA / CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) Learn more about changemaker Shonda Rhimes, producer, showrunner, writer best known for Grey's Anatomy.
Slater Jewell-Kemker, Director, An Inconvenient Youth Picture of Slater Jewell-Kemker, Director, An Inconvenient Youth Slater Jewell-Kemker is an award-winning student reporter and filmmaker who works for a better environment and for peace. Learn about more heroes at myhero.com.
'Sorry for your Loss' is a finalist for a MY HERO 18th Annual Film Festival Award Picture of 'Sorry for your Loss' is a finalist for a MY HERO 18th Annual Film Festival Award
Spike Lee Picture of Spike Lee Spike Lee is an Academy Award-winning producer, director, writer, and actor whose films wrestle with social justice issues that affect the black community.
Steven Spielberg Picture of Steven Spielberg Bullied in elementary school because he learned to read late, Steven Spielberg became an award winning filmmaker who pushed the limits of his art.
Surfers Healing Autism Camps Picture of Surfers Healing Autism Camps Surfers Healing, the original surf camp for children with autism was founded in 1996. Its mission is to enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing.
Susan Hillary: The Bright and Empowered Mind Behind The PRATT in the HAT Picture of Susan Hillary: The Bright and Empowered Mind Behind The PRATT in the HAT
'The Descent,' directed by Tatiana Collet-Apraxine wins 2023 Immersive Storytelling Award Picture of 'The Descent,' directed by Tatiana Collet-Apraxine wins 2023 Immersive Storytelling Award The Descent, directed by Tatiana Collet-Apraxine, has won the Immersive Storytelling Award at the 2023 MY HERO International Film Festival.
'The Invisible' Wins MY HERO Film Fest College Animation Award Picture of 'The Invisible' Wins MY HERO Film Fest College Animation Award
The Making of ‘A Prayer for My Mother: The Eva Brettler Story’ Picture of The Making of ‘A Prayer for My Mother: The Eva Brettler Story’ Read this short essay from USC student Eve Levy, on the making of ‘A Prayer for My Mother: The Eva Brettler Story’ with The Righteous Conversations Project.
Tiffany Shlain Tiffany Shlain at the 10th Annual Webby Awards Tiffany Shlain is Director and Founder of the Webby Awards.
Tim Burton Picture of Tim Burton
Tsering Wangmo Picture of Tsering Wangmo Tsering Wangmo is a Tibetan filmmaker who won the Emerging Artist award at the 2019 MY HERO International Film Festival for "Conversations With My Mother."
'Ukwati' Wins MY HERO Film Fest Relationships First Award Picture of 'Ukwati' Wins MY HERO Film Fest Relationships First Award Ukwati is a heart-felt documentary about child marriage in Malawi and some of the innovative solutions that transpired.
Wapikoni Mobile and "The Future Innu" Win Big at MY HERO 18th Annual Film Fest Picture of Wapikoni Mobile and "The Future Innu" Win Big at MY HERO 18th Annual Film Fest
Will Parrinello Wins 2021 Best in Fest Picture of Will Parrinello Wins 2021 Best in Fest
Will Parrinello’s "Water for Life" World Premiere Picture of Will Parrinello’s "Water for Life" World Premiere Will Parrinello's new feature film, Water for Life, has its World Premiere and other screenings in the Bay Area in October 2023.
 
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