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Homeless In Hollywood

On Hollywood’s streets, real people live overlooked, searching for a community they never had. Exploited by a system that turns a blind eye, this is not about exploration—it’s about survival. They’ve turned to the streets, not by choice, but by necessity. These are lives, not just stories.

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Photographer of the Year Contest

2024

Discovery of the Year

Photojournalism

Non Professional

People’s Vote Award

Photojournalism

Non Professional

Homeless In Hollywood

On Hollywood’s streets, real people live overlooked, searching for a community they never had. Exploited by a system that turns a blind eye, this is not about exploration—it’s about survival. They’ve turned to the streets, not by choice, but by necessity. These are lives, not just stories.

About Artist

Milla Heckler

Hi, I'm Milla! I am a sophomore at UC Berkeley studying Journalism and Film. I have always had a passion for the ocean, culture, and social justice issues. As I grew older I began to dedicate myself to photojournalism and documentary filmmaking, aiming to connect/expose cultural, societal, and systemic issues in a way that can be understood by everyone, no matter their race, gender, class, or religion. I believe we are all living in our own worlds, closed off by the constraints of our beliefs and individual worries. My goal is to connect people and address the harder issues in an unbiased way, so we can start mending our world and becoming one again. Just like in nature, we should all be living in harmony. I hope my stories can continue to assist in that process.

Milla Heckler

Photographic Areas of Focus

People, Photojournalism, Street, Underwater, Wildlife

Location

United States of America

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