Act To Achieve
| Act To Achieve | |
|---|---|
 Official poster | |
| Directed by | Mario Pimenta |
| Produced by | Mario Pimenta |
| Written by | Mario Pimenta |
| Starring | Mario Pimenta |
| Cinematography | Mario Pimenta, Sharvi Dhond, Craig Rodrigues |
| Edited by | Mario Pimenta |
Release date | 5 August 2024 |
Running time | 2 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | English (no dialogue) |
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Act To Achieve is a 2024 Indian short environmental film directed, written, produced, edited, and starring Goan filmmaker Mario Pimenta. The experimental visual narrative explores themes of climate anxiety and personal agency, portraying how individual actions contribute to broader ecological awareness. The film has been selected at multiple international festivals, reflecting its reception beyond regional cinema circles.[1][2]
Synopsis
Act To Achieve follows a young boy experiencing distressing visions of environmental destruction and global climate degradation. Over the course of the film, he confronts his sense of powerlessness and discovers that meaningful change is rooted in conscious personal choices. The film uses visual symbolism to convey its message without spoken dialogue.
Production
The film was independently produced in Goa by Mario Pimenta, who served as director, writer, producer, editor, and lead performer. Filmed primarily on a mobile phone, the production reflects a minimalist and low‑budget approach to storytelling, with additional cinematography by Sharvi Dhond and Craig Rodrigues.[3]
Release and festival screenings
Act To Achieve premiered in 2024 and was subsequently featured in several international film events.
The film was officially selected for the Egyptian American Film Festival (EAFF) 2025, held at the Center for the Arts in Staten Island, New York, which received more than 5,100 global submissions.[4]
It was also selected for the Frome International Climate Film Festival 2025 in the United Kingdom, where it was among 356 films chosen from 1,148 entries submitted from over 100 countries.[5][6]
In late 2025, the film was shortlisted for the La Boheme Cinema Film Festival 2025 in Russia, where Mario Pimenta received an official festival diploma for the selection.[7]
The short also achieved semi‑finalist status at the Rising Cinema Film Festival 2025 in Osaka, Japan.[8]
Reception
Regional media sources highlighted the film’s international festival selections and its thematic engagement with environmental issues, noting its role in showcasing the creative output of independent Goan filmmakers on global platforms.[9]
Awards and nominations
- Official Selection – Egyptian American Film Festival 2025
- Official Selection – Frome International Climate Film Festival 2025
- Official Diploma – La Boheme Cinema Film Festival 2025
- Semi‑Finalist – Rising Cinema Film Festival 2025
References
- ↑ https://www.heraldgoa.in/goa/goan-environmental-short-film-act-to-achieve-selected-for-egyptian-american-film-festival-in-new-york/450597/
- ↑ https://goemkarponn.com/goan-short-film-act-to-achieve-selected-for-egyptian-american-film-festival-in-new-york-2/
- ↑ https://goemkarponn.com/goan-short-film-act-to-achieve-selected-for-egyptian-american-film-festival-in-new-york-2/
- ↑ https://www.heraldgoa.in/goa/goan-environmental-short-film-act-to-achieve-selected-for-egyptian-american-film-festival-in-new-york/450597/
- ↑ https://www.navhindtimes.in/2025/04/18/magazines/kuriocity/turning-dreams-into-action/
- ↑ https://businessgoa.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MD-Business-Goa-APRIL-2025-LOW-RES.pdf
- ↑ https://goemkarponn.com/goan-filmmaker-mario-pimenta-to-receive-diploma-from-la-boheme-cinema-russia/
- ↑ https://goemkarponn.com/goan-short-film-act-to-achieve-selected-for-egyptian-american-film-festival-in-new-york-2/
- ↑ https://www.navhindtimes.in/2025/04/18/magazines/kuriocity/turning-dreams-into-action/
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