Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal produced film Girls Will Be Girls, directed by Shuchi Talati, has added yet another prestigious accolade to its growing list of achievements. The film has won the Grand Jury Prize at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA), further cementing its status as a standout piece in global cinema. This is a hat trick for the film having recently won Grand Jury prizes at Transylvania International Film Festival in Romania and Biarritz Film Festival in France.&nbsp;

Following its tremendous success at the beginning of the year at the Sundance Film Festival where it won two major awards, the film has since been on a dream run internationally.&nbsp;

Starring Kani Kusruti and Preeti Panigrahi, Girls Will Be Girls continues to capture the hearts and minds of audiences and critics worldwide. The film's unique narrative and compelling performances have garnered numerous awards, showcasing the talent and vision behind its creation.

Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal Share Their Excitement&nbsp; 
 
Richa Chadha expressed her elation over the recent win at IFFLA, and said&nbsp;"Winning the Grand Jury Prize at IFFLA is an incredible honor. It's gratifying to see the hard work and dedication of our entire team being recognized on such a prestigious platform. Girls Will Be Girls&nbsp;is a story close to our hearts, and we are thrilled that it continues to resonate with audiences globally. This is a third win for the film this month which is huge. The response has been overwhelming and the love the film is getting is truly exceptional. We couldn’t be more happy with a better debut as producers”.&nbsp;

Ali Fazal added, "This journey has been nothing short of magical. From Sunburn to Cannes and now IFFLA, each accolade reaffirms our belief in the power of authentic storytelling. We are grateful for the support and love we've received, and we're excited to see where Girls Will Be Girls&nbsp;will go next."

About Girls Will Be Girls

Girls Will Be Girls is a coming-of-age drama about 16-year-old Mira, portrayed by Preeti Panigrahi, and her tense relationship with her mother. Set in a strict boarding school in the Himalayas, the film explores Mira's journey of teenage love through the lens of societal judgment of female desire. Themes of mother-daughter affection and rivalry, bodily autonomy, and generational female awakening are poignantly portrayed in this narrative.&nbsp; 
 
Girls Will Be Girls is an Indo-French co-production between India's Pushing Buttons Studios, Crawling Angel Films, Blink Digital and France's Dolce Vita Films.

Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal produced film Girls Will Be Girls, directed by Shuchi Talati, has added yet another prestigious accolade to its growing list of achievements.

Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal produced film Girls Will Be Girls, directed by Shuchi Talati, has added yet another prestigious accolade to its growing list of achievements. The film has won the Grand Jury Prize at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA), further cementing its status as a standout piece in global cinema. This is a hat trick for the film having recently won Grand Jury prizes at Transylvania International Film Festival in Romania and Biarritz Film Festival in France. Following its tremendous success at the beginning of the year at the Sundance Film Festival where it won two major awards, the film has since been on a dream run internationally. Starring Kani Kusruti and Preeti Panigrahi, Girls Will Be Girls continues to capture the hearts and minds of audiences and critics worldwide. The film's unique narrative and compelling performances have garnered numerous awards, showcasing the talent and vision behind its creation. Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal Share Their Excitement Richa Chadha expressed her elation over the recent win at IFFLA, and said "Winning the Grand Jury Prize at IFFLA is an incredible honor. It's gratifying to see the hard work and dedication of our entire team being recognized on such a prestigious platform. Girls Will Be Girls is a story close to our hearts, and we are thrilled that it continues to resonate with audiences globally. This is a third win for the film this month which is huge. The response has been overwhelming and the love the film is getting is truly exceptional. We couldn’t be more happy with a better debut as producers”. Ali Fazal added, "This journey has been nothing short of magical. From Sunburn to Cannes and now IFFLA, each accolade reaffirms our belief in the power of authentic storytelling. We are grateful for the support and love we've received, and we're excited to see where Girls Will Be Girls will go next." About Girls Will Be Girls Girls Will Be Girls is a coming-of-age drama about 16-year-old Mira, portrayed by Preeti Panigrahi, and her tense relationship with her mother. Set in a strict boarding school in the Himalayas, the film explores Mira's journey of teenage love through the lens of societal judgment of female desire. Themes of mother-daughter affection and rivalry, bodily autonomy, and generational female awakening are poignantly portrayed in this narrative. Girls Will Be Girls is an Indo-French co-production between India's Pushing Buttons Studios, Crawling Angel Films, Blink Digital and France's Dolce Vita Films.

Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal backed Girls Will Be Girls wins Grand Jury Prize at Indian Film Festival of LA

The Indian Film Festival in Los Angeles (IFFLA) has stood as a beacon of cultural celebration for over two decades. Founded in 2002 by Christina Marouda, it has become not merely a cinematic event but a cornerstone for showcasing the richness of Indian and South Asian cinema on a global stage. &nbsp;As we delve into the reflections of its founder, Marouda took WION on a journey through the festival's evolution.

"Back in 2001, which was when the idea of an Indian Film Festival in Los Angeles came to my mind, there wasn’t a platform for Indian cinema in the US," Marouda recalls. "I worked at the American Film Institute’s AFI FEST, which would showcase over 150 films every year from all over the world, yet Indian cinema was always overlooked. Same goes for other international film festivals both in LA as well as in other cities across the country. To me, this did not make sense given the volume, magnitude and legacy of Indian cinema. I happened to love Indian cinema as I watched some Indian films in Greece as a teenager (I grew up in Crete). 2001-2002 was also an interesting time for Indian cinema crossing the boundaries with Lagaan being nominated for Best Foreign film and the success of Monsoon Wedding and Bend it Like Beckham that I felt it was the right moment for IFFLA to launch."

Over the past 21 years, IFFLA has established itself as the premiere platform for new and exciting Indian, and now South Asian, cinema. "We take pride in presenting a highly curated program," Marouda emphasises. "We have discovered new talent and have introduced it to the Los Angeles audiences as well as the local film industry which as you know, Hollywood, is the capital of the American entertainment industry. Such talent includes Anurag Kashyap, Vikram Motwane, Vasan Bala, Atul Sabharwal, Neeraj Ghaywan, Alankrita Shrivastava, Richie Mehta, Tanuj Chopra, Guneet Monga, Nisha Ganatra, Smrithi Mundhra, Prastant Nair, and many more."

"IFFLA has offered over 1000 alumni a strong platform in the US," Marouda continues. "We provide opportunities for the filmmakers to visit Los Angeles and introduce themselves to the biggest entertainment industry in the world."

The Indian Film Festival in Los Angeles (IFFLA) has stood as a beacon of cultural celebration for over two decades. Founded in 2002 by Christina Marouda, it has become not merely a cinematic event but a cornerstone for showcasing the richness of Indian and South Asian cinema on a global stage.

The Indian Film Festival in Los Angeles (IFFLA) has stood as a beacon of cultural celebration for over two decades. Founded in 2002 by Christina Marouda, it has become not merely a cinematic event but a cornerstone for showcasing the richness of Indian and South Asian cinema on a global stage. As we delve into the reflections of its founder, Marouda took WION on a journey through the festival's evolution. "Back in 2001, which was when the idea of an Indian Film Festival in Los Angeles came to my mind, there wasn’t a platform for Indian cinema in the US," Marouda recalls. "I worked at the American Film Institute’s AFI FEST, which would showcase over 150 films every year from all over the world, yet Indian cinema was always overlooked. Same goes for other international film festivals both in LA as well as in other cities across the country. To me, this did not make sense given the volume, magnitude and legacy of Indian cinema. I happened to love Indian cinema as I watched some Indian films in Greece as a teenager (I grew up in Crete). 2001-2002 was also an interesting time for Indian cinema crossing the boundaries with Lagaan being nominated for Best Foreign film and the success of Monsoon Wedding and Bend it Like Beckham that I felt it was the right moment for IFFLA to launch." Over the past 21 years, IFFLA has established itself as the premiere platform for new and exciting Indian, and now South Asian, cinema. "We take pride in presenting a highly curated program," Marouda emphasises. "We have discovered new talent and have introduced it to the Los Angeles audiences as well as the local film industry which as you know, Hollywood, is the capital of the American entertainment industry. Such talent includes Anurag Kashyap, Vikram Motwane, Vasan Bala, Atul Sabharwal, Neeraj Ghaywan, Alankrita Shrivastava, Richie Mehta, Tanuj Chopra, Guneet Monga, Nisha Ganatra, Smrithi Mundhra, Prastant Nair, and many more." "IFFLA has offered over 1000 alumni a strong platform in the US," Marouda continues. "We provide opportunities for the filmmakers to visit Los Angeles and introduce themselves to the biggest entertainment industry in the world."

Christina Marouda on why she launched IFFLA: I happened to love Indian cinema

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