AFF26: Opening Night- The Mindful Path
About the event
The Energy That Heals (55 mins): The Energy That Heals explores the emerging science of the biofield, bringing together scientists, physicians, healers, and patients to investigate the role of energy and consciousness in health and healing. [https://www.theenergythatheals.com/](https://mothermedicine.earth/)
Mother Medicine (28 mins): A group of mothers of children with complex health conditions gather in Ashland and Mount Shasta for a homeopathic healing retreat, discovering that to heal their children, they must journey inward into themselves. [https://mothermedicine.earth/](https://mothermedicine.earth/)
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/)
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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 90403
Main Festival Location: Illusion Magic Lounge 1418 4th Street Santa Monica, CA 90401
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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)
