Short Films from the 2021 MY HERO International Film Festival for Children

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Short Films Children: 2021

Credit: MY HERO

Animated Films

Staying Well with Coach West

Produced by:Carolyn Hodge-West, Jessica Ordaz, Emma Garcia, Nicole Petrovsky, Je...

Coach West helps navigate you through the emotional fallout of COVID-19 with helpful tips.

Fear of Flying

Ernie Berger

A young bird and a sea turtle share madcap misadventures in a coming-of-age "buddy" story.

Anyone Can....

Avni Reddy Choudepally

When one little bunny looks up to see a balloon, everything changes. This short animation shows that anything is possible no matter who or what you are.

Cool the Climate! [Trailer]

Denis Thomopoulos

Simon the Hippo and friends go on a song-filled adventure while learning about the world's changing climate.

Enchant

Produced by:Adonna Finchum

Through magic and mishap, a new form of understanding and appreciation is formed in the bond of two mystical siblings.

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.

¡GUAU GUAU!

Shanelle Serrato-Muñoz

The film tells the story of a young Mexican girl as she tries to gain the trust of an apprehensive stray dog in a street market.

Hania and Jacek

Roch Karwowski , Mia Karwowska, Franciszek Karwowski

Still Being Written

Mélanie Gohin

A love poem illustrated and animated, this declaration is a gift dedicated to his sweetheart.

Student and Professional Films

Dhana: The Art of Giving

Monk Bounma Buddanoy, Monk Jatuporn Simmali, Monk Surakiart Boonmatun | MBU and ...

In Buddhist philosophy, Dhana means giving. The true meaning of giving is explained by Monks sharing life in harmony with our planet and one another.

Matagi Mālohi: Strong Winds

Forest Woodward, Canyon Woodward, Aidan Haley

We need to be the strong winds, that Matagi Mālohi, that bring the change our people need to see.

Do You See Rainbow?

Kitty Richardson

An insight into autism from the perspective of someone with autism.

A Way Forward

Jacob Seigel-Brielle & Isaac Seigel-Boettner |

A Way Forward tells the story of how something as simple as two wheels empowered these incredible young women to pursue their own dreams.

Dear Mum

Kitty Richardson

Kitty Richardson sings her original song written for her mother.

David Bowie: As Told by Ziggy

Katie Graubart, Animation by: Jessica Ordaz

David Bowie: As Told by Ziggy gives a history of the hero that was David Bowie.

The Sentinel

Brendan Donovan

A call to save the Antipodean Albatross.

Student Made Documentaries

Joan Ganz Cooney: The Unsung Hero Who Led Us All To Sesame Street

Anna Brodine | Seaman High School

Joan Ganz Cooney as producer of Sesame Street, combined education and entertainment in children’s television programming.

Dear Friends

Celeste Koon

A brief message of hope to friends December of 2020

Still There?

Produced by:Lucy Schacher

After yet another big fight, Ava’s sister, Lola, seems to be growing up without her...

The Empty Classroom

Sofia Junco | STEAM Academy

This is a a video poem that depicts the empty feeling of the situation and how eventually we will grow and return to the wonders of education.

You Count

Julieta Vargas-Perez | Pacific Elementary School

We all matter - Julieta expresses her strong voice for social justice.

Kitty Richardson - 2021 Emerging Artist

MY HERO

A sizzle reel with the work of Kitty Richardson.

THANK A HERO: MAURICE HILLEMAN

Jasmine Blossom Martoglio, Aurelia Sunshine Martoglio | Batchelor Middle School

A documentary about Maurice Hilleman who created an amazing amount of vaccines, and made it possible for modern vaccines to work.

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.

Rainforest Action

Will Parrinello

In 2020 Nemonte received the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize and was named to Time Magazine’s Top 100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

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