Will Parrinello / Mill Valley Film Group / Will Parrinello Wins 2021 Best in Fest
By: Deborah Neff, MY HERO Staff writer
Goldman Environmental Prize Wins MY HERO Media Award
By: Deborah Neff, MY HERO Staff writer
Goldman Environmental Prize is awarded Media Award at the MY HERO 17th Annual Film Festival
MY HERO International Film Festival Announces Two Eva Haller Women Transforming Media Awards
By: Abigail Richardson
Samar Minallah Khan, “Savior of the Souls”
By: Abigail Richardson
Samar Minallah Khan Wins Two Prestigious MY HERO Awards
By: Abigail Richardson
Robert Shetterly: Americans Who Tell the Truth
By: Deborah Neff, MY HERO Staff writer
Frances Moore Lappé and Anna Blythe Lappé Win MY HERO 2021 Global Educator Award
By: Deborah Neff, MY HERO Staff Writer
The MY HERO Project is proud to honor Frances Moore Lappé and her daughter, Anna Blythe Lappé with the 2021 Global Educator Award.
Eric Hanson and Blueplanet's Innovative VR Photogrammetric Experiences
By: Abigail Richardson
Laura P. Valtorta / The Art House: People’s Choice Award Finalist
By: Deborah Neff, MY HERO Staff writer
The Art House is about Ginger Westray's house, painted in copper colors from head to foot.
Dayna Reggero / The Story We Want - Episode 1 - Coal and Climate Nominated for Dan Eldon Activist Award
By: Deborah Neff, MY HERO Staff writer
Two grassroots environmental activists--moms address fracking and coal ash dumping in Walnut Grove and the state of North Carolina.
Carolyn Hodge-West
By: Deborah Neff, MY HERO Staff writer
Carolyn Hodge West talks about her video animation, Staying Well with Coach West.
Clara Mayer: An Overlooked Pillar of the New School
By: Abigail Richardson
MY HERO FILM FESTIVAL WINNERS - The Students
High School Student Jackson Carrico Nominated for Two Awards at the MY HERO 2021 International Film Festival
By: Deborah Neff, MY HERO Staff Writer
Youth activist and filmmaker Jackson Carrico has been nominated for 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.
Anna Brodine / Anna Brodine Wins Two MY HERO Film Festival Awards
By: Deborah Neff, MY HERO Staff writer
Dangers of Vaping Wins First Place High School Documentary
By: Deborah Neff, MY HERO Staff writer
BYkids - Empowering Americans with Knowledge and Giving Children a Voice
By: Abigail Richardson
In Progress, a Non-Profit Arts' Organization
By: Abigail Richardson
MY HERO International Film Festival Finalists from The STEAM Academy: ‘The Empty Classroom’ and ‘The Future is Electric’
By: Abigail Richardson
'Groovy Africa Song' - An Interview with MY Hero Film Festival Winners, 2021
By: Abigail Richardson
Film Festival Press Releases
MY HERO 17th Annual International Film Festival is this Saturday, December 4th!
By: Jeanne Meyers, MY HERO Co-Founder and Director
17th Annual MY HERO International Film Festival Awards Ceremony December 4, 2021 @ 10am
By: Abigail Richardson
Congratulations to our 2021 Film Festival Winners!
By: Deborah Neff
MY HERO 2021 International Film Festival Presents The Tract WOJ Youth Reporter Award
By: Deborah Neff and Abigail Richardson
MY HERO Announces 2021 WOJ Youth Reporter Award Winners
By: Deborah Neff, MY HERO Staff writer
Kitty Richardson is the recipient of The 2021 MY HERO International Film Festival Emerging Artist Award
By: Jeanne Meyers
MY HERO International Festival 2021 Announces the Human Rights Category First Place Recipient
By: Abigail Richardson
Eva Haller Women Transforming Media Award 2021
By: Abigail Richardson and Deborah Neff
MY HERO 2021 International Film Festival Presents the Dan Eldon Activist Awards
By: Deborah Neff and Abigail Richardson
Magician, Daniel Roy Receives Relationships First Award
By: Abigail Richardson
MY HERO Honors Clara Mayer Film at Film Festival
By: Abigail Richardson
A Huge Thank You To Our Presenters:
Eva Haller, philanthropist and mentor to generations of women, will present the Women Transforming Media Award. Kathy Eldon, of Creative Visions Foundation, will present the Dan Eldon Activist Award, which is awarded each year to a filmmaker who best uses media to bring about positive change. Ron Kovic, renowned author, painter and activist, will present the annual Ron Kovic Peace Prize, which awards $1000 to the filmmaker who most effectively addresses the issue of peace. Esther Wojcicki, esteemed media arts educator, author and co-founder of Tract, will present the WOJ Youth Reporter Award. Judith Anderson, founder of The Foundation for the Contemporary Family, will present the Relationships First Award.
Esther Wojcicki
By: Wendy Milette and Jeanne Meyers
Eva Haller
By: Jeanne Meyers
Judith Z. Anderson, Ph.D.
By: Deborah Neff
MY HERO Board member, psychologist, and educator Dr. Judith Anderson has been with MY HERO since its early beginnings.
Kathy Eldon Interviewed by Wendy Jewell
By: Wendy Jewell
Kathy Eldon, whose son Dan Eldon, was tragically killed while on assignment for REUTERS in Somalia was inspired by his journals and works for peace and tolerance to found CREATIVE VISIONS. This org is the spark that empowers creative activists globally.
Ron Kovic
By: Betty Bailey and Jeanne Meyers
Ron Kovic: best selling author, activist and artist whose story was immortalized by Tom Cruise in the Hollywood movie BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY is honored at the MY HERO Celebration of Peace.
Award-Winning Films from the 2021 International Festival
