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AFF26: Laughter is Medicine Block
Fri, Oct 16, 1:30 AM**Join us for a screening of the feature documentary Growth accompanied by "I AM MORE PSA"!** **I AM MORE PSA:** Angel Baby & Eggz Mz. Muffin both portrayed by actress Keiarie Tatum, shows the world that there is no limits to having Down Syndrome **Growth:** "Growth" is a hilarious documentary about cancer. No, really. "Growth" explores the healing power of laughter. [https://youtu.be/KgUkoGoBmX8?si=mwuWwDXC8pfvRLV8](https://youtu.be/KgUkoGoBmX8?si=mwuWwDXC8pfvRLV8) **NOTE: You must still purchase a ticket at the link below to attend a screening.** **RESERVING A TICKET ON MEETUP DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE PURCHASED IT :)** **[https://awarenessfestival.org/buy-tickets/](https://awarenessfestival.org/buy-tickets/)** **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **AFF26: 17 years of powerful paradigm-shifting films.** **We search the globe each year for the best Independent Filmmakers to bring you beautiful, thoughtful, entertaining films that inspire as much as they inform.** **As a community of filmmakers, we offer films that do more than entertain.** **We aim to raise awareness and inspire positive action through immersive film & media, filmmaker panels, networking events, and community partnerships to create a more peaceful, healthy, and just world.** **The most important ingredient is - YOU!** Throughout the festival, your experience is enhanced with industry panels, special media presentations, and gala events! Mix and mingle with fellow attendees, connect with directors, producers, and influencers from all over the world. Enjoy conscious art, music, yummy food, and special events. Attend the Awards ceremony - you get to vote on your festival favs, and at the closing night gala, dance to tunes spun by a celebrity guest DJ, enjoy gourmet vegan food donated by our wonderful sponsors, and celebrate 16 years of paradigm-changing film. Presented by Heal One World, a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable org. Showcasing over 100 films! Shorts, Features, Narrative, and Documentaries in Santa Monica! **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **Dates: 10/13-10/18 2026** **Opening Night Location:** **Laemmle Monica Film Center** 1332 2nd Street Santa Monica, California 90401 **Miles Memorial Playhouse:** 1131 Lincoln Blvd Santa Monica, California 90403 **Main Festival Location:** **Illusion Magic Lounge** 1418 4th Street Santa Monica, CA 90401 **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **Website - Info and Tickets:** **[https://awarenessfestival.org](https://awarenessfestival.org/)** **[https://filmfreeway.com/AwarenessFestival/tickets](https://filmfreeway.com/AwarenessFestival/tickets)** **No refunds will be provided.** **Festival phone: 323-709-3456** **Festival email: festival@healoneworld.org** **Video - Festival trailer: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEnZL0oqo0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEnZL0oqo0)**

AFF26: Seekers Ep2 Special Screening
Sun, Oct 18, 5:00 AM**Join us for Seekers Ep2 Special Screening!** **NOTE: You must still purchase a ticket at the link below to attend a screening.** **RESERVING A TICKET ON MEETUP DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE PURCHASED IT :)** **[https://awarenessfestival.org/buy-tickets/](https://awarenessfestival.org/buy-tickets/)** **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **AFF26: 17 years of powerful paradigm-shifting films.** **We search the globe each year for the best Independent Filmmakers to bring you beautiful, thoughtful, entertaining films that inspire as much as they inform.** **As a community of filmmakers, we offer films that do more than entertain.** **We aim to raise awareness and inspire positive action through immersive film & media, filmmaker panels, networking events, and community partnerships to create a more peaceful, healthy, and just world.** **The most important ingredient is - YOU!** Throughout the festival, your experience is enhanced with industry panels, special media presentations, and gala events! Mix and mingle with fellow attendees, connect with directors, producers, and influencers from all over the world. Enjoy conscious art, music, yummy food, and special events. Attend the Awards ceremony - you get to vote on your festival favs, and at the closing night gala, dance to tunes spun by a celebrity guest DJ, enjoy gourmet vegan food donated by our wonderful sponsors, and celebrate 16 years of paradigm-changing film. Presented by Heal One World, a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable org. Showcasing over 100 films! Shorts, Features, Narrative, and Documentaries in Santa Monica! **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **Dates: 10/13-10/18 2026** **Opening Night Location:** **Laemmle Monica Film Center** 1332 2nd Street Santa Monica, California 90401 **Miles Memorial Playhouse:** 1131 Lincoln Blvd Santa Monica, California 90403 **Main Festival Location:** **Illusion Magic Lounge** 1418 4th Street Santa Monica, CA 90401 **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **Website - Info and Tickets:** **[https://awarenessfestival.org](https://awarenessfestival.org/)** **[https://filmfreeway.com/AwarenessFestival/tickets](https://filmfreeway.com/AwarenessFestival/tickets)** **No refunds will be provided.** **Festival phone: 323-709-3456** **Festival email: festival@healoneworld.org** **Video - Festival trailer: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEnZL0oqo0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEnZL0oqo0)**

AFF26: Opening Night "Superhuman:The Rebirth"
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00 AMA scientific investigation into unique abilities raises a profound question about the nature of reality and the potential of the human mind. Join us for a screening of Superhuman: The Rebirth, to be accompanied by two shorts: Meeting Your Maker and Godpower. [https://superhuman2.com/](https://superhuman2.com/) [https://youtu.be/Oso1jHGa598?si=NWyNaB0-xCmMx9eK](https://youtu.be/Oso1jHGa598?si=NWyNaB0-xCmMx9eK) **17 years of powerful paradigm shifting films.** **We search the globe each year for the best Independent Filmmakers to bring you beautiful, thoughtful, entertaining films that inspire as much as they inform.** **As a community of filmmakers we offer films that do more than entertain.** **We aim to raise awareness and inspire positive action through immersive film & media, filmmaker panels, networking events and community partnerships to create a more peaceful, healthy and just world.** **The most important ingredient is - YOU!** Throughout the festival your experience is enhanced with industry panels, special media presentations, and gala events! Mix and mingle with fellow attendees, connect with directors, producers, and influencers from all over the world. Enjoy conscious art, music, yummy food and special events. Attend the Awards ceremony - you get to vote on your festival favs, and at the closing night gala - dance to tunes spun by celebrity guest DJ, enjoy gourmet vegan food donated by our wonderful sponsors and celebrate 16 years of paradigm changing film. Presented by Heal One World a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable org. Showcasing over 100 films! Shorts, Features, Narrative and Documentaries in Santa Monica! Dates: **10/13-18/2026** Opening Night Location: **Laemmle Monica Film Center** **1332 2nd Street** **Santa Monica, California 90401** MIles Memorial Playhouse**1131 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, California 90403** Main Festival Location**:** **Illusion Magic Lounge** **1418 4th Street** **Santa Monica, CA 90401** **Website -** info and Tickets**:** **[https://awarenessfestival.org](https://awarenessfestival.org/ "https://awarenessfestival.org/")** **[https://filmfreeway.com/AwarenessFestival/tickets](https://filmfreeway.com/AwarenessFestival/tickets "https://filmfreeway.com/AwarenessFestival/tickets")** Festival phone: 323-709-3456 **Festival email: festival@healoneworld.org** **Video - Festival trailer: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEnZL0oqo0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEnZL0oqo0 "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEnZL0oqo0")**

AFF26: The Truer History of the Chan Family
Fri, Oct 16, 12:30 AM**Join us for a screening of The Truer History of the Chan Family!** A social influencer seeks fame and fortune, American-style – by exploiting her family’s Gold Rush history as traffickers. [https://youtu.be/Ayr7DS5l-QI?si=dHqnAZnG0FJJU3Ab](https://youtu.be/Ayr7DS5l-QI?si=dHqnAZnG0FJJU3Ab) **NOTE: You must still purchase a ticket at the link below to attend a screening.** **RESERVING A TICKET ON MEETUP DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE PURCHASED IT :)** **[https://awarenessfestival.org/buy-tickets/](https://awarenessfestival.org/buy-tickets/)** **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **AFF26: 17 years of powerful paradigm-shifting films.** **We search the globe each year for the best Independent Filmmakers to bring you beautiful, thoughtful, entertaining films that inspire as much as they inform.** **As a community of filmmakers, we offer films that do more than entertain.** **We aim to raise awareness and inspire positive action through immersive film & media, filmmaker panels, networking events, and community partnerships to create a more peaceful, healthy, and just world.** **The most important ingredient is - YOU!** Throughout the festival, your experience is enhanced with industry panels, special media presentations, and gala events! Mix and mingle with fellow attendees, connect with directors, producers, and influencers from all over the world. Enjoy conscious art, music, yummy food, and special events. Attend the Awards ceremony - you get to vote on your festival favs, and at the closing night gala, dance to tunes spun by a celebrity guest DJ, enjoy gourmet vegan food donated by our wonderful sponsors, and celebrate 16 years of paradigm-changing film. Presented by Heal One World, a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable org. Showcasing over 100 films! Shorts, Features, Narrative, and Documentaries in Santa Monica! **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **Dates: 10/13-10/18 2026** **Opening Night Location:** **Laemmle Monica Film Center** 1332 2nd Street Santa Monica, California 90401 **Miles Memorial Playhouse:** 1131 Lincoln Blvd Santa Monica, California 90403 **Main Festival Location:** **Illusion Magic Lounge** 1418 4th Street Santa Monica, CA 90401 **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **Website - Info and Tickets:** **[https://awarenessfestival.org](https://awarenessfestival.org/)** **[https://filmfreeway.com/AwarenessFestival/tickets](https://filmfreeway.com/AwarenessFestival/tickets)** **No refunds will be provided.** **Festival phone: 323-709-3456** **Festival email: festival@healoneworld.org** **Video - Festival trailer: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEnZL0oqo0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEnZL0oqo0)**

AFF26: Freedom in Motion Film Block
Sun, Oct 18, 3:00 AM**Join us for the Freedom in Motion film block!** **Bubbles (7 mins):** At just 25 years old, Ali Musa turned his painful past into a powerful mission of hope and humanity. This true story of environmental heroes is part of a powerful green movement documentary 2025. **Be Kind to Yourself (7 mins):** Be Kind to Yourself is a sweet animated short that uses plants to show just how powerful our thoughts can be. **Dance of the Wild (1h 31 mins):** “Dance of the Wild” is an award-winning documentary that takes you on a poetic journey into humanity’s timeless bond and fascination with the wild horse—a connection that mirrors our lost relationship to nature. [https://vimeo.com/1120527618?fl=pl&fe=sh](https://vimeo.com/1120527618?fl=pl&fe=sh) **NOTE: You must still purchase a ticket at the link below to attend a screening.** **RESERVING A TICKET ON MEETUP DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE PURCHASED IT :)** **[https://awarenessfestival.org/buy-tickets/](https://awarenessfestival.org/buy-tickets/)** **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **AFF26: 17 years of powerful paradigm-shifting films.** **We search the globe each year for the best Independent Filmmakers to bring you beautiful, thoughtful, entertaining films that inspire as much as they inform.** **As a community of filmmakers, we offer films that do more than entertain.** **We aim to raise awareness and inspire positive action through immersive film & media, filmmaker panels, networking events, and community partnerships to create a more peaceful, healthy, and just world.** **The most important ingredient is - YOU!** Throughout the festival, your experience is enhanced with industry panels, special media presentations, and gala events! Mix and mingle with fellow attendees, connect with directors, producers, and influencers from all over the world. Enjoy conscious art, music, yummy food, and special events. Attend the Awards ceremony - you get to vote on your festival favs, and at the closing night gala, dance to tunes spun by a celebrity guest DJ, enjoy gourmet vegan food donated by our wonderful sponsors, and celebrate 16 years of paradigm-changing film. Presented by Heal One World, a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable org. Showcasing over 100 films! Shorts, Features, Narrative, and Documentaries in Santa Monica! **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **Dates: 10/13-10/18 2026** **Opening Night Location:** **Laemmle Monica Film Center** 1332 2nd Street Santa Monica, California 90401 **Miles Memorial Playhouse:** 1131 Lincoln Blvd Santa Monica, California 90403 **Main Festival Location:** **Illusion Magic Lounge** 1418 4th Street Santa Monica, CA 90401 **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **Website - Info and Tickets:** **[https://awarenessfestival.org](https://awarenessfestival.org/)** **[https://filmfreeway.com/AwarenessFestival/tickets](https://filmfreeway.com/AwarenessFestival/tickets)** **No refunds will be provided.** **Festival phone: 323-709-3456** **Festival email: festival@healoneworld.org** **Video - Festival trailer: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEnZL0oqo0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEnZL0oqo0)**

AFF: Opening Night Film: The Cycle of Love
Tue, Oct 13, 11:00 PMJoin Us for two films the short **By the Fire** and feature A Cycle of Love. [https://thecycleoflovefilm.com/](https://thecycleoflovefilm.com/ "https://thecycleoflovefilm.com/") To purchase tickets: [https://app.entertainmentoxygen.com/festivals/awarenessfestival/feed/the-cycle-of-love](https://app.entertainmentoxygen.com/festivals/awarenessfestival/feed/the-cycle-of-love) **17 years of powerful paradigm shifting films.** **We search the globe each year for the best Independent Filmmakers to bring you beautiful, thoughtful, entertaining films that inspire as much as they inform.** **As a community of filmmakers we offer films that do more than entertain.** **We aim to raise awareness and inspire positive action through immersive film & media, filmmaker panels, networking events and community partnerships to create a more peaceful, healthy and just world.** **The most important ingredient is - YOU!** Throughout the festival your experience is enhanced with industry panels, special media presentations, and gala events! Mix and mingle with fellow attendees, connect with directors, producers, and influencers from all over the world. Enjoy conscious art, music, yummy food and special events. Attend the Awards ceremony - you get to vote on your festival favs, and at the closing night gala - dance to tunes spun by celebrity guest DJ, enjoy gourmet vegan food donated by our wonderful sponsors and celebrate 16 years of paradigm changing film. Presented by Heal One World a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable org. Showcasing over 100 films! Shorts, Features, Narrative and Documentaries in Santa Monica! Dates: **10/13-18/2026** Opening Night Location: **Laemmle Monica Film Center** **1332 2nd Street** **Santa Monica, California 90401** MIles Memorial Playhouse**1131 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, California 90403** Main Festival Location**:** **Illusion Magic Lounge** **1418 4th Street** **Santa Monica, CA 90401** **Website -** info and Tickets**:** **[https://awarenessfestival.org](https://awarenessfestival.org/ "https://awarenessfestival.org/")** **[https://filmfreeway.com/AwarenessFestival/tickets](https://filmfreeway.com/AwarenessFestival/tickets "https://filmfreeway.com/AwarenessFestival/tickets")** Festival phone: [323-709-3456]() **Festival email: festival@healoneworld.org** **Video - Festival trailer: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEnZL0oqo0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEnZL0oqo0 "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEnZL0oqo0")**
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