Goan film ‘Rishi’, directed by Anlisa Rodrigues and Mario Pimenta, has been selected for the Films That Move Collection in Jamaica. The December 2025 edition received 1,996 submissions from more than 70 countries and follows the theme ‘Growing Pains: Transitions’. The screening will be held on December 7 at the Palace Cineplex, Sovereign Centre, St Andrew, Jamaica.
The Films That Move Collection highlights cinema that contributes to cultural therapy, mental wellness, and conversations around personal transformation. Selected films may be featured through the B.O.M.B. Network, Films That Move’s digital platforms, mental-health-focused screenings, and community and cultural-therapy collaborations.
‘Rishi’ is a short film centered on mental health, exploring Zoya’s thoughts as she reflects on how deeply Rishi influenced her life and the emptiness she experiences after his passing. Cyrus Fernandes plays Rishi, while Roshni Maurya portrays Zoya, with narration by Sneha Fernandes as Zoya’s inner voice. The film’s cinematography is by Anlisa Rodrigues, and editing is by Mario Pimenta.
The film premiered at the Get My Role 5-Minute Movie Challenge during Mandoya 2025 in Nagpur, where it was declared runner-up in a national-level competition that drew over 700 registrations and focused on mental health. It later earned its first international selection at the Bokomorebi International Film Festival in the United Kingdom.
With its selection for the Films That Move Collection, ‘Rishi’ joins the growing wave of Goan films gaining international recognition and visibility.
