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MY HERO International Film Festival Public Voting: People's Choice Award

Great classroom and family activity for middle school and high school students to explore the theme of heroism: After viewing the short finalist films on this page cast your vote for your favorite film from October 20-November 9. A teachers' discussion guide is included.  

People's Choice Award
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Great classroom activity for middle and high school students to explore the theme of heroism.

After viewing ALL of the short finalist films on this page - click the link below to cast your vote for your favorite film! 

Total Running Time: 29 minutes YOU MAY ONLY VOTE FOR ONE!

People Choice Ballot Link

The Voting period is October 20 - November 9

Film Discussion Questions to Consider After Viewing Films:

How does this film relate to heroism?
Who is the hero or heroic organization in this film?
What is the issue raised in the film?
Does this film motivate you to take action about an issue?
Does the film elicit an emotional response?

Criteria for Judging Short Hero Films is Included in the Teachers Guide Link After the Films. 

People's Choice Finalist Films

A Turn for the Better

Judith Madigan & Mark van Luyk
Food is so fundamental to make a population a lot stronger and healthier. It is an axis that should not be neglected.

My Lucky Something

Celeste Koon
This doc mixes video and animation to bring to life the stories and memories behind the “lucky somethings” that bring hope in uncertain times.

BYkids Trailer: FAITH’S WORLD

Faith Guilbault
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.

The Art House

Laura P. Valtorta
Ginger Westray, a retired school teacher, uses her entire house as a canvas for her painting and sculpture.

Sparrow Society - Liziwe's Story

Freddie Reed
The story of Liziwe Botha who is a disabled black woman living in a shack in the townships of Cape Town, South Africa.

Teachers' Guide: Using MY HERO International Film Festival Public Ballot in the Classroom

Follow this guide for using this ballot as a classroom activity.

Teachers Guide
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Use MY HERO Media Arts Education Resources with Students. 

Media Arts Education Resources
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Join us for the 2021 MY HERO International Film Festival Family Friendly Screening and Awards Ceremony on December 4th

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