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AFF26: Laughter is Medicine Block

AFF26: Laughter is Medicine Block

Fri, Oct 16, 1:30 AM
From Heal One World:Films and Yoga:Mindfulness and Social Justice
4.9

**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)**

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AFF26: Seekers Ep2 Special Screening

AFF26: Seekers Ep2 Special Screening

Sun, Oct 18, 5:00 AM
From Heal One World:Films and Yoga:Mindfulness and Social Justice
4.9

**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)**

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AFF26: Freedom in Motion Film Block

AFF26: Freedom in Motion Film Block

Sun, Oct 18, 3:00 AM
From Heal One World:Films and Yoga:Mindfulness and Social Justice
4.9

**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)**

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AFF26: Cause Cinema w/Jon Fitzgerald

AFF26: Cause Cinema w/Jon Fitzgerald

Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 PM
From Heal One World:Films and Yoga:Mindfulness and Social Justice
4.9

**Join us for a conversation on Cause Cinema with Jon Fitzgerald!** **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)**

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AFF26: The Truer History of the Chan Family

AFF26: The Truer History of the Chan Family

Fri, Oct 16, 12:30 AM
From Heal One World:Films and Yoga:Mindfulness and Social Justice
4.9

**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)**

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AFF26: It's Your Rights

AFF26: It's Your Rights

Sat, Oct 17, 2:00 AM
From Heal One World:Films and Yoga:Mindfulness and Social Justice
4.9

**Join us for It's Your Rights!** **[Trans] Texan (20 mins):** Amidst the changing political environment in Texas, two trans individuals-- James and Evie-- navigate their day-to-day lives while discussing the implications of the current social and political landscape. **Citizens Revival (1h 30mins):** A compelling, nonpartisan exploration of civic participation, creativity & collaboration during the 2024 US election season. [https://youtu.be/tJShEjOLmww?si=OdshdDp3LPsXURVI](https://youtu.be/tJShEjOLmww?si=OdshdDp3LPsXURVI) **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)**

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Meetup helps you discover groups and attend events based on your interests, including arts and culture. It's designed to create connections among like-minded individuals.

To find events in Los Angeles, use Meetup's search feature to browse upcoming documentary screenings and arts events in the area. Filter by location for precision.

Documentary screenings in Los Angeles can be held in various venues, from theaters to community centers. Check event descriptions on Meetup for specific location details.

Yes, you can attend a Meetup event without joining a specific group, but being part of a group might provide you with updates about future events and community interaction.

Meetup is generally free to join; however, some group events, like screenings, may have fees to cover venue costs. Always check event details for specific information.

You can suggest documentaries to group organizers if they welcome suggestions. Each group runs independently, so communication within the group is key.

To RSVP, simply find the event you're interested in and click on the RSVP button. This lets the organizer know you're attending and can help plan for attendee numbers.

Absolutely, inviting friends can enhance the experience. Check with the specific event details to ensure there are no attendance limits that might affect your group of friends.

Meetup supports arts and culture by facilitating connections among enthusiasts and organizing events like film screenings that foster vibrant cultural discourse.

Meetup's event availability depends on community interests and organizer efforts in your area, so while many diverse events are offered, specific preferences aren't guaranteed.

Not all events are in person. Some screenings may occur virtually, depending on organizer plans. Check each event's setup before RSVPing to understand its format.

Yes, if you have a passion for documentaries, consider creating your own group. You can manage events and connect with fellow enthusiasts through the platform.

Event descriptions usually list any specific items to bring, but it's wise to carry essentials like event tickets (digital or printed) and perhaps a notebook for film discussions.

Many documentary screenings include post-viewing discussions. It's common in Meetup communities to share thoughts and insights, offering deeper involvement in the event.

Event organization depends on the group's leadership. While many are smooth and professional, variations exist due to organizer experience and resources.