The thirty-third annual International Student Media Festival was held last October in Anaheim. The authors went to see some of the activities, feel the electricity generated by the students, teachers, and parents in attendance, and visit with some of the participants. This wonderful showcase of the best student-produced media in the nation has been an important part of the Kalaheo Communications Academy for many years. Here, a condensed story of the authors introduction and close involvement to ISMF is described.