Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s maiden production Girls Will Be Girls continues its journey of international acclaim. The film has secured two prestigious nominations at the 40th Independent Spirit Awards. The film is among the top five contenders for the John Cassavetes Award, which honours the Creative Team of the best films made with a budget under $1 million, earning Richa Chadha, the producer of the film, a nomination nod. Additionally, the film’s lead actor, Kani Kusruti, has been nominated for Best Supporting Performance, marking another milestone for the critically lauded film.

Directed by Shuchi Talati and produced under Richa and Ali’s banner Pushing Buttons Studio, Girls Will Be Girls is an evocative coming-of-age drama that has already won hearts globally, with accolades and recognition at premier festivals beginning with the Sundance Film Festival. Following its successful release in the US, UK&nbsp;and France, the film is now set to release in its home country, India, on December 18, exclusively on Prime Video.

As the prestigious John Cassavetes Award is for the Creative Team, director and producer Richa and Shuchi are both nominated for the award.&nbsp;

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"We couldn’t be prouder of what Girls Will Be Girls has achieved. To be nominated for the John Cassavetes Award, which celebrates independent filmmaking at its finest, is truly an honour. And Kani’s nomination is a testament to her incredible talent and the truly incredible year she is having." said Richa in a statement.&nbsp;

Ali Fazal added, "This is a dual celebration for us. Independent cinema often struggles to find its place, but this recognition by the Independent Spirit Awards highlights the fact that there is a place for all kinds of cinema. Girls Will Be Girls is a case study in how co-productions can be made for a global audience, with an Indian story at its heart. Kani’s performance is nothing short of transformative, and her nomination is well-deserved. With its India release just around the corner, we’re thrilled to bring this story home and witness how it resonates with audiences across India on Prime Video."&nbsp;

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The Independent Spirit Awards will be held in Los Angeles in February 2025.

Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s maiden production Girls Will Be Girls continues its journey of international acclaim. The film has secured two prestigious nominations at the 40th Independent Spirit Awards.

Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s maiden production Girls Will Be Girls continues its journey of international acclaim. The film has secured two prestigious nominations at the 40th Independent Spirit Awards. The film is among the top five contenders for the John Cassavetes Award, which honours the Creative Team of the best films made with a budget under $1 million, earning Richa Chadha, the producer of the film, a nomination nod. Additionally, the film’s lead actor, Kani Kusruti, has been nominated for Best Supporting Performance, marking another milestone for the critically lauded film. Directed by Shuchi Talati and produced under Richa and Ali’s banner Pushing Buttons Studio, Girls Will Be Girls is an evocative coming-of-age drama that has already won hearts globally, with accolades and recognition at premier festivals beginning with the Sundance Film Festival. Following its successful release in the US, UK and France, the film is now set to release in its home country, India, on December 18, exclusively on Prime Video. As the prestigious John Cassavetes Award is for the Creative Team, director and producer Richa and Shuchi are both nominated for the award. Also Read: Girls Will Be Girls trailer: Kani Kusruti, Preeti Panigrahi feature in a heartwarming mother-daughter story "We couldn’t be prouder of what Girls Will Be Girls has achieved. To be nominated for the John Cassavetes Award, which celebrates independent filmmaking at its finest, is truly an honour. And Kani’s nomination is a testament to her incredible talent and the truly incredible year she is having." said Richa in a statement. Ali Fazal added, "This is a dual celebration for us. Independent cinema often struggles to find its place, but this recognition by the Independent Spirit Awards highlights the fact that there is a place for all kinds of cinema. Girls Will Be Girls is a case study in how co-productions can be made for a global audience, with an Indian story at its heart. Kani’s performance is nothing short of transformative, and her nomination is well-deserved. With its India release just around the corner, we’re thrilled to bring this story home and witness how it resonates with audiences across India on Prime Video." Also Read: Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s Girls Will Be Girls wins big at MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024 The Independent Spirit Awards will be held in Los Angeles in February 2025.

Richa Chadha and Kani Kusruti earn nominations for Girls Will Be Girls at Independent Spirit Awards

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

One of Bollywood's most loved couples Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal have recently turned producers and started their own creator's lab. The couple's newly formed production company 'Pushing Buttons Studios has greenlit their first script 'Girls Will be Girls' which is written and will be directed by debutant Shuchi Talati.&nbsp; 
 
'Girls Will Be Girls' is the only Indian script invited to the prestigious Berlinale Script Station 2021 - a lab that selects only 10 projects from around the world each year. It is also the only Indian project at the Jerusalem Script Lab this year where it will be presented formally at the Jerusalem Film Festival in July. Previously, Ritesh Batra’s second film, Photograph, had also participated in the same programme. 
 
The film is set in an elite boarding school in a small Himalayan hill town in the North of India. It follows the story of sixteen-year-old Mira, whose sexy, rebellious coming-of-age is hijacked by her mother who never got to come-of-age. Mother and daughter grow up together through the course of the script and their fraught but ultimately loving relationship is the beating heart of the film.&nbsp; 
 
Talking about the film, Richa Chadha tells us, “The world that Shuchi has created is relatable, often cruel but never hopeless or nihilistic. It's honest awkwardness will make you chuckle, not weep. It’s full of relatable, lived-in episodes, that one finds oddly satisfying - like popping a zit. The mother in our story routinely dodges the self- sacrificing stereotype of the typical Indian mom - she’s complicated, grey, and not a martyr. The dynamic between mother and daughter is so under-explored in Indian and world cinema that the possibilities of 'Girls Will Be Girls' presents &nbsp;are very exciting." 
 
Ali Fazal tells us, “This is the first time that Richa and I are collaborating on a film as producers and the experience so far has been very rewarding. This film being our first is close to our hearts. I am also excited that our studio will enter the market with such a progressive, female-led story. We hope to be able to tell thought-provoking and universal stories with humour and love” 
 
Shuchi and Richa first presented 'Girls Will Be Girls' as part of the NFDC’s Film Bazaar co-production market, where they found like-minded producing partners in Sanjay Gulati from Crawling Angel Films, Delhi and Claire Chassagne of Dolce Vita Film, France. 
 
Crawling Angel Films, under the aegis of Sanjay Gulati and Pooja Chauhan, has a track record of producing groundbreaking, award-winning films from the subcontinent which have played at premiere festivals the world over including Berlinale, Rotterdam, Busan et al. 
 
Shuchi and Richa have been longtime collaborators. They co-directed a documentary about adults living with autism and Down’s syndrome while they were students at Sophia College in Mumbai as an assignment. As Richa became an actor and Shuchi became a director, the two remained close friends and often talked about making films together. Richa tells us, “In my opinion, Shuchi is an amazing voice and I’ve been following her evolution for years, knowing that one day an incandescent film would be born from her brain. She is definitely a filmmaker to watch out for” 
 
Both Richa and Ali are known for critically acclaimed films. While Fazal has been the lead in the Hollywood film 'Victoria and Abdul' alongside Dame Judi Dench and will be seen in Kenneth Branagh's magnum opus 'Death on the Nile' later this year. He is also a member of the Academy. Richa Chadha too has travelled with her films to Cannes and been on the jury of international film festivals at Marrakech and Nara, Japan. &nbsp; 
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One of Bollywood's most loved couples Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal have recently turned producers and started their own creator's lab. The couple's newly formed production company 'Pushing Buttons Studios has greenlit their first script 'Girls Will be Girls' which is written and will be directed by debutant Shuchi Talati.

One of Bollywood's most loved couples Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal have recently turned producers and started their own creator's lab. The couple's newly formed production company 'Pushing Buttons Studios has greenlit their first script 'Girls Will be Girls' which is written and will be directed by debutant Shuchi Talati. 'Girls Will Be Girls' is the only Indian script invited to the prestigious Berlinale Script Station 2021 - a lab that selects only 10 projects from around the world each year. It is also the only Indian project at the Jerusalem Script Lab this year where it will be presented formally at the Jerusalem Film Festival in July. Previously, Ritesh Batra’s second film, Photograph, had also participated in the same programme. The film is set in an elite boarding school in a small Himalayan hill town in the North of India. It follows the story of sixteen-year-old Mira, whose sexy, rebellious coming-of-age is hijacked by her mother who never got to come-of-age. Mother and daughter grow up together through the course of the script and their fraught but ultimately loving relationship is the beating heart of the film. Talking about the film, Richa Chadha tells us, “The world that Shuchi has created is relatable, often cruel but never hopeless or nihilistic. It's honest awkwardness will make you chuckle, not weep. It’s full of relatable, lived-in episodes, that one finds oddly satisfying - like popping a zit. The mother in our story routinely dodges the self- sacrificing stereotype of the typical Indian mom - she’s complicated, grey, and not a martyr. The dynamic between mother and daughter is so under-explored in Indian and world cinema that the possibilities of 'Girls Will Be Girls' presents are very exciting." Ali Fazal tells us, “This is the first time that Richa and I are collaborating on a film as producers and the experience so far has been very rewarding. This film being our first is close to our hearts. I am also excited that our studio will enter the market with such a progressive, female-led story. We hope to be able to tell thought-provoking and universal stories with humour and love” Shuchi and Richa first presented 'Girls Will Be Girls' as part of the NFDC’s Film Bazaar co-production market, where they found like-minded producing partners in Sanjay Gulati from Crawling Angel Films, Delhi and Claire Chassagne of Dolce Vita Film, France. Crawling Angel Films, under the aegis of Sanjay Gulati and Pooja Chauhan, has a track record of producing groundbreaking, award-winning films from the subcontinent which have played at premiere festivals the world over including Berlinale, Rotterdam, Busan et al. Shuchi and Richa have been longtime collaborators. They co-directed a documentary about adults living with autism and Down’s syndrome while they were students at Sophia College in Mumbai as an assignment. As Richa became an actor and Shuchi became a director, the two remained close friends and often talked about making films together. Richa tells us, “In my opinion, Shuchi is an amazing voice and I’ve been following her evolution for years, knowing that one day an incandescent film would be born from her brain. She is definitely a filmmaker to watch out for” Both Richa and Ali are known for critically acclaimed films. While Fazal has been the lead in the Hollywood film 'Victoria and Abdul' alongside Dame Judi Dench and will be seen in Kenneth Branagh's magnum opus 'Death on the Nile' later this year. He is also a member of the Academy. Richa Chadha too has travelled with her films to Cannes and been on the jury of international film festivals at Marrakech and Nara, Japan.

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Richa Chadha and Kani Kusruti earn nominations for Girls Will Be Girls at Independent Spirit Awards

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

Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s first production is the only Indian film at Berlinale Script Station this year