Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal have made history with their first production venture, Girls Will Be Girls. Their film has been selected to premiere at the esteemed Sundance Film Festival in the highly competitive World Dramatic Feature category, which is a remarkable achievement for their debut as producers.
Girls Will Be Girls has been chosen as one of the exclusive 16 films to participate in the competition section of the prestigious Sundance Film Festival.
Directed by Shuchi Talati, Girls Will Be Girls is a captivating film set in a boarding school in a small Himalayan hill station in northern India. The story follows Mira, a 16-year-old girl whose rebellious journey intertwines with her mother’s unfulfilled coming-of-age experiences. The cast includes acclaimed Malayalam actress Kani Kusruti, Jitin Gulati, as well as talented newcomers Preeti Panigrahi and Kesav Binoy Kiron in lead roles.
The film is an Indo-French official co-production, a collaboration between Pushing Buttons Studios, Blink Digital, Crawling Angel Films, and Dolce Vita Films. This partnership represents a significant milestone in Indian cinema’s global outreach.
Speaking of this, the director Shuchi expressed, “I am delighted that my first feature has been selected at the Mecca of cinema, Sundance. It is heartening to see a film shot and conceptualized in India make it to this mammoth international festival. At the heart of this coming of age drama is a love story between a mother and a daughter, and even though it is very rooted in Indian ethos, I am glad it resonates with people across many continents.”
Adding to her thoughts, producer Richa Chadha said, “Ali and I embarked on this production with a vision to tell unique stories. ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ making it to Sundance validates our commitment to compelling storytelling. We couldn’t be more thrilled. This journey has been about pushing boundaries and redefining narratives, and we are hopeful audiences worldwide will relate with the film.I am also elated the world will see Shuchi’s fresh voice and cinematic persepective and some excellent performances from our debutant actors”
Meanwhile, Ali said, “Being part of Sundance with our debut production is a dream realized. ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ is not just a film; it’s a celebration of storytelling, and we hope it leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of the audience. This project is a labor of love, and the recognition at Sundance is a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team.”
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