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A special annual event celebrating Heroes and Heroism!

 

 

The Laguna Hero Fest celebrates the efforts of local artists, students and community leaders to create positive change in the Laguna Beach community.

Laguna Hero Fest 2011 Montage

Producer: John Barrett
Highlights of the 2011 Laguna HERO FEST Event!

Laguna Hero Fest Montage 2009

Producer: MY HERO

2011 Professional Films & HERO Awards

Waves For Water: HAITI 2011

Producer: Hurley International
Humanitarian Jon Rose brings clean water to the people of Haiti.

ECO Warrior 2011

Producer: MY HERO Project
James Pribram, the Eco Warrior shares his passion for the environment.

One World One Ocean

Producer: MacGillivray Freeman Films

One World One Ocean campaign inspires stewardship of the sea.

Wheels 4 Life [excerpt]

Producer: Hans Rey
Bikes can make a difference.

2011 Student Films

Dont Blow It

Producer: Jack Winter
Good planets are hard to find.

Trash Talk

Produced by:Luc La Montagne
Doing the right thing for your home.

Save the Scenery

Producer: Oliver Keane
Clean up your "home."

Wildlife Waystation

Producer: Chad Kanner
Helping our animal friends.

Together We Can Create World Peace

Producer: Emily Baker
A picture of peace.

Thurston Eco Club

Producer: Michael Fenner
Charlotte and Brianna inspire their peers to "go Green".

2011 Community FIlms

Community Activist - Stu Saffer

Producer: Jamie Andrews
Stu Saffer: community hero and a true Lagunatic

Tidepool Scene

Producer: Barnstormer Productions
Life in a tidepool.

2010 Movies

Roadtrip Nation

Producer: The MY HERO Project

The founders of Roadtrip Nation share their amazing journey with MY HERO.

Tribute to Diane Challis Davy

Producer: The MY HERO Project
Honoring Diane Challis Davy, the director of the Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach.

Women Helping Women

Producer: Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russell helps women of Nepal by giving them goats!
Wendy Milette and students from Top of the World School

2010 Student Films

Surfer's Healing
Producer: Jack Winter
A non-profit gives autistic children a chance to shine.

Why Burma

Producer: Austin Dodge & Ryan Cavanaugh
A look at new work from Activist/Filmmaker John Anthony.

Dream Street

Producer: Morgan Mills
Dream Street gives hope to those who need it the most.

The Buddy Club

Produced by:Jackie McMahon
Finding friends for friends in need.

Creativity

Producer: Jackie McMahon
A visual celebration of creativity.

Faye Chapman: An Artist With A Purpose

Producer: John Barrett
Honoring artist Faye Chapman for her passion to help homeless people.

Crystal Cove State Park Nature Film

Producer: Madison, Nicole, Rosie, and Claire
Four students talk about the importance of Crystal Cove State Park and preserving nature.

Zero Trash Hero

Produced by:Luc LaMontagne
Local Hero Chip McDermott inspires Elementary student Luc to go green.

Detective Nancy: The Private Eye

Producer: Will Kramer, Sky Kelly, Nils WIlson
Honoring hero Nancy Poss-Hatchl for her exciting work as a private investigator.

Jean Michel

Producer: Timothee Galmiche
Timothee honors his artist father for being painter.

Lights Camera Action: John Bonnin

Producer: Alex Bonnin, Owen McMurray, Sam Wolters
Alex and his friends admire the creative and fascinating work of John Bonnin in big movies.

Principal LaMotte

Producer: Emily Baker,Chantele Carter
Elementary School students at TOW honor their principal Ron LaMotte.

Thurgood Marshall

Producer: Nathan Wolin
Honoring the legendary Thurgood Marshall.

Trash To Treasure

Producer: Amber Gourley
Amber honors her dad for being an artist and an activist.

TOW Ball Toss

Producer: Pamela Sachse
Top of the World Elementary School Students GLOBE Toss.

Stories

Diane Challis Davy

Diane Challis Davy directs the Laguna Beach Pageant of the Masters.

Joe Brown

Joe Brown gave up his ocean front home and created a park for everyone.

Mahsuda Ali

By: Imaan from Laguna Beach
Mahsuda Ali is admired by her daughter for being brave, kind and caring.

Dr. Van Halbach

By: Jeanne Meyers
Dr. Van Halbach is a hero to the Ghenender family for saving Ingrid's life.

Friends of the Sea Lion

By: Susannah Abbey
Friends of the Sea Lion rescue, treat, and release these mammals back into the ocean.

Wendy Milette

Wendy Milette is a visionary filmmaker and educator.

Wyland

By: Nikki from Laguna Beach
Wyland, My Hero

Films from the 2008 and 2009 Laguna Hero Fest

Joey

Producer: Shaun MacGillivray
Joey is a remarkable hero who captured the heart of filmmaker Shaun MacGilllivray.

Eco-Warriors: Guardians of Surf

Producer: James Pribram
Activist Surfer makes a difference in protecting the ocean.

The Surfrider Club

Producer: Wendy Milette
Created through the MY HERO Global Exchange US workshop. Honoring the LBHS Surfrider Club for helping keep Laguna safe.
Shelter Me: The Documentary
Producer: Scott Hays & Miles S. O'Grady
A Glimpse of life on the street through the music of talented homeless musicians. 2008

Make A Wish

Producer: Jamie Hancock, Olivia Van Slyke & Katie Rabun
Tori, a two-time cancer survivor, volunteers with charity organizations.

i Luv Laughing Yoga

Producer: Wendy Milette & Jeanne Meyers
Dorothy finds healing and joy
with the Laguna Laughter Yoga club!

Have a Home Run Day

Producer: John Barrett & Austin Dodge
Skipper is a true hometown hero who inspires everyone he meets with his sense of joy.

Saviors of the Sea

Producer: Jack Pillsbury
Kirestin Sedlick tells LBHS students all about the Pacific Marine Mammal Center.

Sarah Elliott

Producer: Meyers & Mendoza
Laguna Beach native Sarah Elliot journeys to Africa working as a photojournalist in remote regions.

Tom Lamb

Producer: Jeanne Meyers & Geeta Malik
Tom shares his artistic photography and journey of activism with his art.

The Man Behind the Curtains

Producer: Jason Li, Jordan Glenn, & Sterling Phillips
This film highlights the great work of Laguna's amazing Drama teacher, Mark Dressler a hero to many.

The American Dream

Producer: Shawn Chegini, Donavan Tetsuka, & Hunter Hammond
Michael is a hero to his son...

Capootnutz

Producer: Nicholas LaBarbera
Max is remembered for his joyful spirit, love of fun, and awesome positive attitude in life.

Artwork

Anne Frank by student Natalie of Laguna Beach HS

By: Natalie of Laguna Beach High School
Anne Frank is a symbol of the 6 million lives lost in WWII that we can never forget

Walk for the cure

By: Beka from Laguna Beach High School

Those who walk for the cure to help fight cancer help save the lifes of millions of people every year.

Nurture Your Mind

By: Mikal of Laguna Beach High School
One must look deep within to find the true hero.

Remember

By: Dinika of Laguna Beach High School
New York: gave a sacrifice to protect our freedom

Surf solitude

By: Blakely of Laguna Beach High School
a good wave makes any day better

Grandpa's little helper

By: Rachael from Laguna Beach High School
Dedicated to my grandpa

The Greatest

By: Katie of Laguna Beach High School
It takes a strong man to endure injustice. It takes a stronger man to fight back.

Real Genius

By: Brendan of Laguna Beach High School
sometimes it takes real courage to think out of the box

A Mother, A Hero

By: David of Laguna Beach High School
Every mother is a hero that can never be forgotten.

Fireman

By: Hillary of Laguna Beach High School
A fireman has saved my life

Grandpa's Strength

By: Tawny from Laguna Beach High School

Mother Teresa's love

By: Lisa of Laguna Beach High School

Gandhi's Beliefs

By: Lauren of Laguna Beach High School

paint for peace

By: Dakota Banda

Ordinary People

By: Allegra of Laguna Beach High School

Anyone can be a hero. These are all ordinary people. Each one of them has the potential to be a hero. My hero.

Edison

By: Aria of Laguna Beach High School

Nature with Ballet

By: Vivian West

Warhol

By: Noelle Kulei Basich

2009 Hero Fest Press Releases and Program Links

Photos of Laguna Hero Fest 2009 by Dylan Sachse


Wendy Milette and students from Top of the World School

Geeta Malik MY HERO Film Festival Curator and Media Arts Educator


Hero Tori Deegan and Hillary Greene

Laguna Hero Festival Director Wendy Milette and local heroes and filmmakers


Hero Skipper Carrillo and Festival Director Wendy Milette

Locals honored at the Laguna Hero Festival included Michael Chegini CEO of the OWEN Group, LBHS Drama Teacher Mark Dressler, Photo-journalist Sarah Elliott, Environmental Photographer and activist Tom Lamb, and hometown hero, Skipper Carrillo


Locals honored at the Laguna Hero Festival included Michael Chegini CEO of the OWEN Group, LBHS Drama Teacher Mark Dressler, Photo-journalist Sarah Elliott, Environmental Photographer and activist Tom Lamb, and hometown hero, Skipper Carrillo

Students and teachers and local heroes are honored at the Laguna Hero Festival.

Kathryn Burns and Dorothy Meyers and members of the Laguna Laughter Yoga Group gave a brief demonstration to the audience.

Stuart Perlman on keyboards entertained the crowd during the after party.

Nick Hernandez entertained the crowd with his songs.

Community Hero Door created by students from Anneliese' School.

Community Hero Door created by students from Anneliese's School.

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Organizer created on 5/27/2009 6:46:52 AM by Wendy Milette

Last edited 1/1/2019 1:48:00 PM by Anthony Pouw

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