That meant the world to me, hearing that.

I'm so tired of hearing we're going to have all this stuff, and nothing happens.

I just felt astounded. It was like I was finally seeing and hearing the real Coach Carter, a legend.

It's a way for the deaf and hearing communities in the Valley to come together.

The fact that we're getting so many world premiers is, I think, a sign that filmmakers are hearing good things about our festival and are feeling comfortable showing for the first time ever here. We're really happy with that.

You cry when you see these kids around the world, ... would never be able to afford the (hearing aids) and had no knowledge they would be able to hear.