Anna Carvalho Wins Best Actress for Relieve at the International Film Festival Manhattan

LOS ANGELES - Oct. 24, 2024 - PRLog -- Acclaimed Luso-American actress Anna Carvalho ( Free Dead Or Alive ) has won Best Actress for her performance in the powerful short film Relieve at the prestigious International Film Festival Manhattan. The film, a thrilling and haunting tale set in rural Texas, also took home the award for Best Cinematography to Ian MacGar and was nominated Best Short Film US, solidifying its place as a standout production on the festival circuit.

As the lead in Relieve, Carvalho boasts over 100 international acting credits and numerous awards as an actress, director, and producer. Renowned for her versatility and dedication, this latest accolade further enhances her impressive legacy.

Relieve, directed and written by Rajesh Vemula, tells the suspenseful story of Dhruv (Ayyappa Konjeti) and his wife, Tara (Srivalli Vineeta), who, while driving through rural Texas in 1947, offer a ride to a mysterious woman named Anna (Anna Carvalho). When Anna accidentally leaves her bag in their car, the couple returns to an abandoned village to find her, only to encounter unforeseen dangers. The film expertly explores themes of tension and mystery, with Carvalho delivering a powerful portrayal of Anna.

Relieve is produced by Studio RV, with Pamela de Marion Diaz, Jack Starks and Rajesh Vemula serving as producers. A shining example of diversity in filmmaking, the film features an international cast and crew from the United States, India, Portugal, and Mexico. Having premiered in October of last year at AFS Cinema in Austin, Texas, Relieve has since garnered multiple awards at various festivals worldwide.

Currently, Anna Carvalho is one of the co-creators, directors, and lead actresses of the highly anticipated series Fragmentos de um Corpo ( Fragments of a Body), now in post-production. This series brings to life several horror stories by esteemed Portuguese authors, co-created alongside producer/director Isabel Pina and writer Sandra Henriques.

Additionally, two of her other projects are gaining recognition on the festival circuit: Those Who Love Me Will Follow Me, in which she plays Francesca, and the music video One World, One People, which she edited, and co-directed and co-produced with Motivational Performer Movin' Melvin Brown and Entertainment Manager Francesca Sansalone.

As the CEO of her production company, Multeity, Anna Carvalho continues to expand her creative influence in the industry. Her commitment to storytelling, diversity, and collaboration ensures that her impact will resonate for years to come.

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