About us
We hold donation based yoga, meditation and nutrition classes at our Mid-City Studio. Join our community, around since 2009 and committed to equal access to self-care and non-invasive healthcare. We believe the power of media is transformative and awareness raising. We hold the Awareness Film Festival to bring amazing films to Los Angeles that showcase important causes that effect everyone. We hold monthly screening series as well as a yearly large event in downtown. The Awareness Film Festival. Join us to meet like minded people and take advantage of our platforms of wellness and awareness.
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Upcoming events
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AFF: Opening Night Film: The Cycle of Love
Laemmle Monica Film Center, 1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA, Santa Monica, CA, USJoin Us for two films the short By the Fire and feature A Cycle of Love.
https://thecycleoflovefilm.com/To purchase tickets:
https://app.entertainmentoxygen.com/festivals/awarenessfestival/feed/the-cycle-of-love17 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:
10/13-18/2026Opening Night Location:
Laemmle Monica Film Center
1332 2nd Street
Santa Monica, California 90401
MIles Memorial Playhouse1131 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, California 90403
Main Festival Location**:**
Illusion Magic Lounge
1418 4th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401Website - info and Tickets**:**
https://awarenessfestival.org
https://filmfreeway.com/AwarenessFestival/tickets
Festival phone: 323-709-3456
Festival email: festival@healoneworld.org
Video - Festival trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEnZL0oqo01 attendee 
AFF26: Opening Night "Superhuman:The Rebirth"
Laemmle Monica Film Center, 1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA, Santa Monica, CA, USA 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://youtu.be/Oso1jHGa598?si=NWyNaB0-xCmMx9eK17 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:
10/13-18/2026Opening Night Location:
Laemmle Monica Film Center
1332 2nd Street
Santa Monica, California 90401
MIles Memorial Playhouse1131 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, California 90403
Main Festival Location**:**
Illusion Magic Lounge
1418 4th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401Website - info and Tickets**:**
https://awarenessfestival.org
https://filmfreeway.com/AwarenessFestival/tickets
Festival phone: 323-709-3456
Festival email: festival@healoneworld.org
Video - Festival trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBEnZL0oqo04 attendeesAFF26: Crowning Achievement
Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA, Santa Monica, CA, USCrowning Achievement (1h 48 mins): Through intimate interviews with 13 Miss America winners spanning generations, this documentary offers a rare look behind the crown at the women who became part of one of America’s most enduring cultural institutions.
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/------------------------------------------------
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!
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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 90403Main Festival Location:
Illusion Magic Lounge
1418 4th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401------------------------------------------------
Website - Info and Tickets:
https://awarenessfestival.org
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=lBEnZL0oqo02 attendees
Past events
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