Presented by The MY HERO Project Host: Kayla Briët

Mohamed Sidibay is a survivor of a horrific civil war in Sierra Leone, where he was forced to fight as a child soldier. Now he advocates for better access to education worldwide.

Director Slater Jewell Kemker is a filmmaker and environmental activist whose films document the environmental youth movement.

A fierce advocate for social justice - Eva Haller keep the fight alive.

Jessica Baron is the Founder and Executive Director of Guitars in the Classroom which she launched in 1998 and she has made it her mission to devote herself to "making music more accessible for teachers and students ever since."

The MY HERO International Film Festival is celebrating over 15 years of inspiring media. Become part of the community and submit your work today. myhero.com/submit

The MY HERO International Film Festival invites you to submit a short film about ocean conservation today! myhero.com/submit

Learn all about the Ron Kovic Peace Prize in the MY HERO International Film Festival.

Opportunities for Student Filmmakers! Students of all ages are invited to create short films about their heroes, or about a concept of heroism. All genres are accepted: narrative, documentary, experimental, music video, psa, student-mentor, animation and more. Submit your work and be eligible for prizes and awards! Let the world know about your special hero, or your ideas about heroism!

Learn about the Dan Eldon Activist Award in the MY HERO International Film Festival.

Learn all about the Relationships First Award in the MY HERO International Film Festival.

Pato Banton performs at the MY HERO 20th Anniversary Celebration.

We talk to documentary filmmaker and philanthropist Abigail Disney about why she became a documentary filmmaker, her award-winning film "Pray the Devil Back to Hell," and her organization Peace is Loud.

Kathy Eldon is a true believer in using creativity to fight for progress. She founded the Creative Visions Foundation in after her son, Dan Eldon, was killed while working as a photojournalist in Somalia. Kathy has dedicated her life to fostering artists and activists to honor Dan's creative spirit.

Cari Beauchamp is an award-winning author, film historian and documentary filmmaker. In her book about the nearly-lost history of the powerful women writers of early Hollywood, Without Lying Down, she resurrects the figure of Frances Marion, who reigned as the highest paid screenwriter or two decades. With the book nearing its 20th anniversary, we talk to Cari about how she rescued Frances Marion "from the footnotes of history."

Emerging filmmaker Gabrielle Gorman's poetic filmmaking confronts issues like identity, racism and self-love. We talk to the 2016 MY HERO International Film Festival Student Honoree, National Young Arts alumna in Cinematic Arts and Presidential Scholar finalist about how she wants to make art for social change.

Joanne inspires us all with the Art Miles Murals Project.

Segment from the Laguna Beach ECO Heroes documentary featuring the work of Greg, Barbara, Shawn & Meghan Magillivray with their One World One Ocean Campaign.

The Pacific Marine Mammal Center helps rehabilitate injured sealions found off of the Pacific Coast sends them back into the wild healthy and free.

James Pribram known as the "Eco Warrior" for his commitment to ocean conservation.

Wyland is an iconic activist who uses his art, music and love of nature to inspire and encourage stewardship of the planet.

Dorothy finds healing and joy with the Laguna Laughter Yoga club!

Her work inspired the nickname The Kelp Lady. But her conservation goals extend to many more inhabitants of the sea. Nancy Caruso is a hero who tirelessly worked to regrow the kelp forest in Orange County. As the founder of Get Inspired! Inc., she brings the community together with her dedication to the florae and faunae of the sea. She and her band of volunteers regrew the kelp, also known as the rainforest of the sea--because of how many species rely on them for survival, including us! Nancy's current endeavor is the Green Abalone Restoration Project to restore the dwindling species.

An engaging look at Ablaye, who embodies determination in the face of adversity.

Interview with Tommy Carroll and Logan Cascia, winners of 1st place Music Video in the MH Film Fest.

Watch filmmaker/spoken word artistTrey Carlisle's electrifying performance of his original poem promoting tolerance.

MY HERO Celebrates stories art and films on the myhero.com website.

The original TV pilot from MY HERO.

A community literacy & arts celebration hosted by The New Haven Free Public Library and The Eli Whitney Museum.