About Us

Emma (20) and Annie Stafki (15) are the dedicated sister duo behind My Actions Count and their production company Two Girls Take on the World, a production company with a mission to create films that inspire change. United by a shared vision, Emma and Annie have set out to combine their passion for storytelling with a commitment to environmental advocacy.

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My Actions Count is dedicated to amplifying individual efforts that drive positive environmental change. Through their platform, they aim to inform, engage, and empower people to take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable future. On this site you can find ways that you can make a difference for making our world a better place. Go to the action and advocacy page to learn more.

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Their debut documentary, Echos of the Sound, marks a defining moment in their journey as filmmakers. The film brings to light the powerful story of Hugo, an orca taken from Vaughn Bay in 1968 and forced into a life of captivity at the Miami Seaquarium. His untold story reflects the larger crisis facing today’s critically endangered Southern Resident Orcas, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts to ensure their survival.

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Making Echos of the Sound was both a challenge and a labor of love. With limited resources, Emma and Annie borrowed equipment, learned documentary techniques, and interviewed knowledgeable advocates who shared their insights. Each obstacle fueled their determination to bring Hugo’s story to life, showing that advocacy and filmmaking can be powerful allies in the fight for a better world.

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Through Echos of the Sound, Emma and Annie aim to do more than just inform—they seek to ignite a movement for change. They hope the film inspires viewers to take action, envisioning a future where native species thrive in their natural habitats, and future generations inherit a sustainable planet. For these young filmmakers, this documentary is not just a project; it’s a call to action for environmental stewardship.