<p>Payal Kapadia's film <em>All We Imagine As Light</em> has won the Best International Feature award at the prestigious Gotham Awards 2024. The award function was held on Monday night at Wall Street in New York. Kapadia was present at the ceremony to receive the award.&nbsp;<br />
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The Hindi-Malayalam film was competing with films such as <em>Green Border</em>, <em>Hard Truths</em>, <em>Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell</em>, and <em>Vermiglio</em>.<br />
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“It’s our first fiction narrative feature film, so it is super nice to get this,” director Payal Kapadia said while accepting the award.</p>

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<p>The win is an important one considering<em>&nbsp;All We Imagine As Light</em> was not chosen as the country's official entry to the Oscars. That place is currently held by director Kiran Rao's <em>Laapataa Ladies.&nbsp;</em><br />
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Kapadia, however, saw the Oscar selection differently. While speaking to IndieWire earlier, she had said, "I just think it’s really great that there are two films from India that are doing this well, and they’re both by women. So it’s a great year for us.”<br />
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That's not all, <em>All We Imagine As Light </em>also won the top honour at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) 2024 on Sunday. According to the official Instagram page of APSA, <em>All We Imagine…</em> received the Jury Grand Prize and <em>Boong</em> was named the Best Youth Film.<br />
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<em>All We Imagine As Light</em> had earlier won the Grand Prix award at Cannes last year. The film got a theatrical release in India on November 22. The film features Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam and Hridun Haroon.</p>


Payal Kapadia's film All We Imagine As Light has won the Best International Feature award at the prestigious Gotham Awards 2024. The award function was held on Monday night at Wall Street in New York.

Payal Kapadia's film All We Imagine As Light has won the Best International Feature award at the prestigious Gotham Awards 2024. The award function was held on Monday night at Wall Street in New York. Kapadia was present at the ceremony to receive the award. The Hindi-Malayalam film was competing with films such as Green Border, Hard Truths, Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell, and Vermiglio. “It’s our first fiction narrative feature film, so it is super nice to get this,” director Payal Kapadia said while accepting the award. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Luxbox (@luxboxfilms) × The win is an important one considering All We Imagine As Light was not chosen as the country's official entry to the Oscars. That place is currently held by director Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies. Kapadia, however, saw the Oscar selection differently. While speaking to IndieWire earlier, she had said, "I just think it’s really great that there are two films from India that are doing this well, and they’re both by women. So it’s a great year for us.” That's not all, All We Imagine As Light also won the top honour at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) 2024 on Sunday. According to the official Instagram page of APSA, All We Imagine… received the Jury Grand Prize and Boong was named the Best Youth Film. All We Imagine As Light had earlier won the Grand Prix award at Cannes last year. The film got a theatrical release in India on November 22. The film features Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam and Hridun Haroon.

All We Imagine As Light wins Best International Feature at Gotham Awards 2024

<p>The Gotham Awards, recognised as the leading honours for independent films, announced the nominations for this year’s ceremony, highlighting the extraordinary talents shaping the future of cinema. Among the nominees is filmmaker Shuchi Talati, acclaimed for her innovative vision and directorial prowess in the highly anticipated film <em>Girls Will Be Girls.</em></p>

<p>This year, the Gotham Awards are led by notable contenders such as <em>Anora</em> and Zendaya’s <em>Challengers</em>, making Talati’s nomination a significant achievement for Indian cinema. The recognition of <em>Girls Will Be Girls</em> alongside such prominent works underscores the film's impact and Talati's remarkable talent.</p>

<p>Produced by Bollywood actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, <em>Girls Will Be Girls</em> has garnered international acclaim, recently winning two major awards at the Sundance Film Festival and sweeping the awards at MAMI, India’s largest film festival. These accolades have positioned the film as one of the most anticipated releases in the Indian independent film circuit.</p>

<p>“I am incredibly honoured to be recognised by the Gotham Awards,” said Shuchi Talati. “This nomination is not just a personal milestone; it reflects the collective efforts, creativity, and passion of everyone involved in Girls Will Be Girls. Our film seeks to illuminate the complexities of female experiences in a fresh and engaging way, and I hope it resonates deeply with audiences. This recognition inspires us to continue pushing boundaries in storytelling.”</p>

<p>Chadha and Fazal jointly expressed their pride and said, “We are immensely proud of Shuchi and the entire team behind <em>Girls Will Be Girls</em>. This nomination is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and vision that went into creating this film. As producers, we have always aimed to tell authentic stories that challenge societal norms, and it’s thrilling to see our work gaining recognition on such a prestigious platform. We look forward to the film's release in India and are excited for audiences to experience what we believe is a significant addition to contemporary cinema.”</p>


The Gotham Awards, recognised as the leading honours for independent films, announced the nominations for this year’s ceremony, highlighting the extraordinary talents shaping the future of cinema.

The Gotham Awards, recognised as the leading honours for independent films, announced the nominations for this year’s ceremony, highlighting the extraordinary talents shaping the future of cinema. Among the nominees is filmmaker Shuchi Talati, acclaimed for her innovative vision and directorial prowess in the highly anticipated film Girls Will Be Girls. This year, the Gotham Awards are led by notable contenders such as Anora and Zendaya’s Challengers, making Talati’s nomination a significant achievement for Indian cinema. The recognition of Girls Will Be Girls alongside such prominent works underscores the film's impact and Talati's remarkable talent. Produced by Bollywood actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, Girls Will Be Girls has garnered international acclaim, recently winning two major awards at the Sundance Film Festival and sweeping the awards at MAMI, India’s largest film festival. These accolades have positioned the film as one of the most anticipated releases in the Indian independent film circuit. “I am incredibly honoured to be recognised by the Gotham Awards,” said Shuchi Talati. “This nomination is not just a personal milestone; it reflects the collective efforts, creativity, and passion of everyone involved in Girls Will Be Girls. Our film seeks to illuminate the complexities of female experiences in a fresh and engaging way, and I hope it resonates deeply with audiences. This recognition inspires us to continue pushing boundaries in storytelling.” Chadha and Fazal jointly expressed their pride and said, “We are immensely proud of Shuchi and the entire team behind Girls Will Be Girls. This nomination is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and vision that went into creating this film. As producers, we have always aimed to tell authentic stories that challenge societal norms, and it’s thrilling to see our work gaining recognition on such a prestigious platform. We look forward to the film's release in India and are excited for audiences to experience what we believe is a significant addition to contemporary cinema.”

Richa Chadha-Ali Fazal backed Girls Will Be Girls nominated at the prestigious Gotham Awards

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All We Imagine As Light wins Best International Feature at Gotham Awards 2024

Richa Chadha-Ali Fazal backed Girls Will Be Girls nominated at the prestigious Gotham Awards