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THE MY HERO PROJECT Global Exchange
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| Best of Fest | |
 Best of Fest |
 HOME is where you find it (Excerpt)Produced by Director - Alcides Soares / Producer - Neal Baer A sixteen year old AIDS orphan directs a documentary about finding a new family in Maputo, Mozambique. Small (30 MB) / Large (23 MB) - 5 Minutes |
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 Biblioburro: The Donkey LibraryProduced by Valentina Canavesio Luis Soriano, a teacher in the small town of La Gloria, Colombia, travels on the back of his donkey, bringing with him books for children of the rural communities... Small (20MB ) / Large (40 MB) - 5 Minutes |
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 2nd Place |
Global Focus V - Equador Produced by Will Parrinello - Producer /John Antonelli - Director A few brave men fight to protect the beauty of the Equadorian Rainforest and the lives of the people who live there. Small (20 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 5 Minutes |
 2nd Place |
Global Focus: The Rossport Five Produced by Will Parrinello - Producer / John Antonelli - Director A passionate group of people take on a corporate giant and win a crucial environmental battle. Small (30 MB) / Large (20 MB) - 5 Minutes |
 3rd Place |
Soft Power Health Produced by Polly Green Dr. Jessie Stone works tirelessly for health care in impoverished areas. Small (20 MB) / Large (26 MB) - 5 Minutes |
| Excerpt | |
 1st Place |
The Philosopher Kings (excerpt) Produced by Patrick Shen and Greg Bennick Wisdom is found in the most unlikely places. This is a trailer from the feature-length film, "The Philosopher Kings." Small (18.5 MB) / Large (23.3 MB) - 3.5 Minutes |
 2nd Place |
NOBELITY: Wangari Maathai (excerpt) Produced by Turk Pipkin An Excerpt from the Feature Doc "Nobelity" produced by Turk Pipkin. Small (20 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 7 Minutes |
 3rd Place |
The Cove: Ric O'Barry (excerpt) Produced by Louie Psihoyos An extraordinary look at animal activist Ric O'Barry (from the feature documentary The Cove). Small (11 MB) / Large (15 MB) - 2 Minutes |
| Narrative | |
 1st Place |
The Boy at the Signal Produced by Pramod Pathak A boy in need wins the heart of a woman passing by. Small (20 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 6 Minutes |
 2nd Place |
Raspberries Produced by Morgan Davidsen Two boys hopes are realized by the kindness of a lady. Small (30 MB) / Large (40 MB) - 7 Minutes |
 3rd Place |
Peace it Together: Checkpoint of Humanity Produced by Tamir Asseoulin, Owen Quanstrom, Chloe Clarkson, Zain Masri A tense standoff becomes an exercise in compassion. Small (16.7 MB) / Large (22.8 MB) - 4 Minutes |
| Community | |
 1st Place |
Teaching to Live Produced by Andre Guttfreund A teacher hero trains children to be self-sufficient environmentalists. Small (25 MB) / Large (38 MB) - 10 Minutes |
 2nd Place |
See, Listen, Speak: Ngarrindjeri's being heard Produced by Carl Kuddell This powerful documentary presents the real impact the water crisis is having on the Coorong and its people. Small (24 MB) / Large (34 MB) - 6 Minutes |
 3rd Place |
Iqra - Read (A Prayer for the Girls of Afghanistan and Pakistan) Produced by Fauzia Minallah This film promotes the education of the girl child in Afghanistan and Pakistan through Mural Art. Small (20 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 4 Minutes |
 Honorable Mention |
THIAM BB Produced by Adam Sie A Holy Man in Senegal is honored by many. Small (30 MB) / Large (30 MB) |
| Animation | |
 1st Place |
NEW YORK SKY Produced by Vlash Droboniku A touching animation following the wife of a firefighter during 911. Small (30 MB) / Large (50 MB) - 8 Minutes |
 2nd Place |
Peace it Together: Freedom Produced by Illy Auerbach, Mohammed Qassas, Jeremy Izso A meditation on the meaning of freedom. Small (17 MB) / Large (21.2 MB) - 2.5 Minutes |
 3rd Place |
Dorme Produced by Sylvia Binsfeld A welcome relief to a busy fast-paced life - a dream of transformation and unrestricted imagination. |
 3rd Place |
Peace it Together: Listen to This Produced by Itay Sasson, Jennifer Sarkar, Gilli Tohar, and Mirna Yacoub Abu Abara Two musicians literally break down barriers. Small (17.6 MB) / Large (20.2 MB) - 2.5 Minutes |
| Elementary School | |
 1st Place |
Ruth Foster Produced by Miranda Andersen 4th Grader Miranda is inspired by her environmental hero Ruth Foster. Small (20 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 5 Minutes |
 2nd Place |
Imagine Peace Produced by Mali Bickley & The Dreamteam A collection of art and prose from children of the world who imagine peace. Small (20 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 4 Minutes |
 3rd Place |
Prometheus Produced by Mr. Gozonsky's 4th Grade Class An extremely creative and fun look at the old myth. Small (15 MB) / Large (17 MB) - 3 Minutes |
 3rd Place |
Commit to our Earth Produced by The Dream Team Fifth graders commit to helping the environment. Small (18 MB) / Large (23.3 MB) - 3 Minutes |
 Honorable Mention |
FIN DONNELLY Produced by Sarah Mueckel The story of Fin Donnelly's journey down the Fraser River. Small (20 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 5 Minutes |
| Middle School | |
 1st Place |
SPEAK Produced by Nathan Kress A middle school-er wanted to know "What would you say to the world?" Small (20 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 5 Minutes |
 2nd Place |
Forgotten - Fred's Van Produced by Jessica, Matilda, Mickayla, and Sarah of Hackham East Primary School Fred's Van keeps hope alive for a transient community. Small (16 MB) / Large (20 MB) - 3 Minutes |
 3rd Place |
Saviour of the Seas Produced by Suriah Fishburn Bungey, Ashleigh Tardivo, Jessica Judd-Ireland Aaron Machado rescues sea animals in danger. Small (19 MB) / Large (24.5 MB) - 4 Minutes |
 Honorable Mention |
Laguna Beach Animal Shelter Produced by Keynon Ford and Haley Castuera Caring for animals in need is truly heroic. Small (20 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 3 Minutes |
| High School | |
 1st Place |
Have a Home Run Day Produced by John Barrett & Austin Dodge Skipper is a true hometown hero who inspires everyone he meets with his sense of joy. Small (13.6 MB) / Large (23.2 MB) - 3:22 Minutes |
 2nd Place |
The Man Behind the Curtains Produced by Jason Li, Jordan Glenn, & Sterling Phillips This film highlights the great work of Laguna's amazing Drama teacher, Mark Dressler a hero to many. Small (23.1 MB) / Large (35.5 MB) - 5:34 Minutes |
 2nd Place |
A Voice in Copenhagen Produced by SLATER Jewell-Kemker Slater passionately protests the absence of a voice for youth representation at the Copenhagen Climate Summit. Small (7 MB) / Large (13 MB) - 2 Minutes |
 3rd Place |
Capootnutz Produced by Nicholas LaBarbera Max is remembered for his joyful spirit, love of fun, and awesome positive attitude in life. Small (12.7 MB) / Large (21.8 MB) - 3:02 Minutes |
 Honorable Mention |
The Experience of War Produced by Dylan Griffith and Gerardo Rodriguez An exploration of the impact of war. Small (21 MB) / Large (26 MB) - 5 Minutes |
 Honorable Mention |
Saviors of the Sea Produced by Jack Pillsbury Kirestin Sedlick tells LBHS students all about the Pacific Marine Mammal Center. Small (15.5 MB) / Large (26.4MB) - 3:38 Minutes |
| Enthusiast | |
 1st Place |
Mother PorridgeProduced by Fary Sakho MAIMOUNA FALL is known as Mother Porridge in her village in Senegal. Small (18 MB) / Large (38 MB) - 6 Minutes |
 2nd Place |
Wet Feet Produced by Cheikh Seck A cry for help in Senegal! Small (30 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 9 Minutes |
 3rd Place |
Ground Pressure Produced by Andrew Loos and Michael Shaw A champion sumo wrestler challenges himself to run the LA marathon. Small (29.8 MB) / Large (43.7 MB) - 10 Minutes |
| The Ron Kovic Peace Prize | |
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Imagine Peace Produced by Mali Bickley & The Dreamteam A collection of art and prose from children of the world who imagine peace. Small (20 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 4 Minutes |
| Peace Awards | |
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Peace it Together: Freedom Illy Auerbach, Mohammed Qassas, Jeremy Izso A meditation on the meaning of freedom. Small (17 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 4 Minutes |
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Everest: A Climb for Peace (excerpt) Lance Trumbull This film chronicles the spectacular journey of 9 'peace climbers' from different faiths and cultures as they climb to the summit of the tallest mountain in the world. Small (20 MB) / Large (30 MB) - 4 Minutes |
| The Dan Eldon Activist Award | |
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HOME is where you find it (Excerpt) |
| Activist Awards | |
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Sarah Elliot Produced by Meyers & Mendoza Laguna Beach native Sarah Elliot journeys to Africa working as a photojournalist in remote regions. View the Film |
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Jesse Stone Produced by Polly Green Dr. Jessie Stone works tirelessly for health care in impoverished areas. View the Film |
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Rossport 5 Will Parrinello - Producer / John Antonelli - Director A passionate group of people take on a corporate giant and win a crucial environmental battle. View the Film |
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Pablo and Luis Will Parrinello - Producer / John Antonelli - Director A few brave men fight to protect the beauty of the Equadorian Rainforest and the lives of the people who live there. View the Film |
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Ric O'Barry Produced by Louis Psihoyos An extraordinary look at animal activist Ric O'Barry (from the feature documentary The Cove). View the Film |
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Fauzia Minallah Produced by Fauzia Minallah This film promotes the education of the girl child in Afghanistan and Pakistan through Mural Art. View the Film |
| Special Hero Awards | |
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Dave Courchene, Jr. Produced by Adriana Capozzi Dave Courchene, Jr. is a hero who helps preserve traditions. View the Film |
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Deborah Ann Light Produced by Alec Hirschfeld Deborah Ann Light donated her land to a wonderful cause. View the Film |
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Mark Dressler Produced by Jason Li, Jordan Glenn, & Sterling Phillips Mark Dressler inspires his students every day. View the Film |
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Fin Donnelly Produced by Sarah Mueckel Deborah Ann Light donated her land to a wonderful cause. View the Film |
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The Volunteers of Fred's Van Produced by Jessica, Matilda, Mickayla, and Sarah of Hackham East Primary School The volunteers of Fred's Van work to help the less fortunate. View the Film |
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The Kageno Organization Produced by Justin Noto The Kageno Organization works to help underprivileged communities. View the Film |
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Ralina Miller Produced by Timothy B. McCormack and Rohit Agarwal Ralina Miller's courage inspires others. View the Film |
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Tom Trevorrow Produced by Carl Kudell Tom Trevorrow is a true community leader. View the Film |
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Cheikh Darou Seck - Global Educator Produced by MY HERO Cheikh Darou Seck is the 2009 winner of the MY HERO Global Educator Award. View the Film |
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Mali Bickley - Teacher Hero Produced by MY HERO Mali Bickley is a Teacher Hero who was honored at the 2009 MY HERO Film Festival. View the Film |
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Ed Gragert - Special Hero Award Produced by MY HERO Ed Gragert was honored at the 2009 MY HERO Film Festival with a Special Hero Award. View the Film |
