PANAJI
Goan experimental short film Rishi, directed by Mario Pimenta and Anlisa Rodrigues, has earned an official international selection at the 6th Egyptian American Film Festival (EAFF), scheduled to take place from November 6 to 12, 2026, at the Center for the Arts, Staten Island, New York. The festival, held under the theme “Cinema For Life,” is dedicated to the memory of legendary international film star Omar Sharif. Directed by Mario Pimenta and Anlisa Rodrigues, ‘Rishi’ features actor and musician Cyrus Fernandes in the titular role, alongside model and actress Roshni Maurya as Zoya. Unconventional in its storytelling, the film has no spoken dialogue. Instead, its narrative unfolds through a voiceover that represents Zoya’s inner thoughts, voiced by Sneha Fernandes. The film was conceptualised by Mario Pimenta and Anlisa Rodrigues, with Anlisa also taking charge of cinematography, while Mario handled the editing.
