By: Alex Silverman
Uma – Make It Last is directed and produced by Savannah Harvey, Jeremy Bates, and Nadja Bangoura, who also serve as editors and cinematographers. The film was produced as part of the Actuality Abroad film study program which aims to spotlight nonprofits and NGOs making positive social impacts. The young filmmakers partnered with Tri Hita Karana, a foundation running bio-sustainability programs based in Ubud.
Set in Bali, Indonesia, Uma – Make it Last portrays the challenges faced by rice farmers whose centuries-old traditions are threatened by chemical farming. One farmer strives to preserve these traditions, enabling rice growth in half the usual time without chemicals. The film, beautifully shot, offers a glimpse into Indonesia’s natural splendor.
The farmer’s resilience to uphold tradition amid diminishing natural practices sets this film apart in Actuality Abroad’s portfolio. Personally, it sparked my interest in exploring the Actuality Abroad program and potentially working with such a fascinating organization.
I rate this film 4 out of 5 stars.
Alex is a graduate of Columbia College Chicago with a major in Comedic Writing & Performance and a minor in Writing for Television. Apart from his work as part of the Planet Classroom Network Film Selection team at CMRubinWorld, he is a sketch writer, and pursuing a career in acting in New York City.
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