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Wendy Milette
Director The MY HERO International Film Festival
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FINALISTS NAMED IN THE 2023 WOMEN TRANSFORMING MEDIA AWARD
OCTOBER 12, 2023 – LAGUNA BEACH, CA
MY HERO’s 19th International Film Festival Present the WOJ Youth Reporter Awards Finalists
The WOJ Youth Reporter Award celebrates youth reporters who are creating videos on heroes making a positive difference in their community and the world. This award is presented by Esther Wojcicki, an outstanding media arts educator, author and reporter and sponsored by Tract. The prize is open for Middle and High School Students. There are cash prizes up to $2000!
MY HERO has chosen seven professional filmmakers as finalists in this year’s competition:
Unveiling The City By: Oliver Cho - A student documentary about the disappearance of San Francisco’s iconic fog.
A Prayer for My Mother: The Eva Brettler Story By: Cheri Gaulke and Samara Hutman -A film that chronicles the saga of Holocaust survivor Eva Brettler.
Shalom Ukraine (Youth Bridge) By: Olga Kotlytska A film about Ukrainian teenage refugees from different parts of Ukraine.
How Consumer Culture Drives Climate Change By: Lian Crystal Wang An overview of how consumption has devastating climate implications.
Oasis: The Projection of your own Identity By: Amiko Muscat Jessica Recinos is yearning to pursue her identity and culture through dance.
Finding Home By: Ethan Dumper A short documentary about the systemic problems behind Homelessness and possible solutions.
Our Energy: A Student Documentary By: Mayu Simpson, Shayna Blum This documentary addresses the issue of excessive energy use and the hope for its conservation.
In addition, seven student finalists have been named:
Echoes of Peace - The Gandhi Story By: Daniel Joseph Taylor This film is about the life of Mahatma Gandhi and his fight for India's independence.
Fannie Lou Hamer - A Civil Rights Unsung Hero By: Elia Grace Defore This documentary is about the unsung hero Fannie Lou Hamer who helped African Americans receive their right to vote.
Bessie Coleman: An American Aviator By: Scarlotte Noel Hammock, Eliza Biltz This documentary details the achievements of Bessie Coleman.
My Hero - Maya Angelou By: Sakura Forney Maya Angelou's life and how she changed her community's perspective on racism and sexism.
Heroes Among Us - A Conversation with Captain Alma Lowry By: Clara Yang
Captain Lowry shares her experiences in leadership.
To see previous Youth Reporter winners got to: /the-woj-youth-reporter-award
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. Hosted by Eva Haller, a prominent philanthropist and advocate for social change, 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.
Join us for the Awards Celebration on Saturday November 18th at 2pm (PST). Festival winners and their heroes will be on hand to answer questions and share their stories. Short clips from select films will be screened. Awards are given to winners at Elementary, Middle School, High School, College and Professional levels. Register HERE.
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