Pushing Buttons Studios, the production house founded by actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, is thrilled to announce that their maiden production, Girls Will Be Girls, has been chosen for the prestigious South By Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival. SXSW, one of the most renowned film festivals globally, will be held in Austin, Texas, from March 8 to 17, 2024.
Girls Will Be Girls will be screened in the ‘Festival Favourites’ section after receiving critical acclaim at its world premiere at Sundance. Directed by Shuchi Talati, the film has been lauded as one of the most compelling coming-of-age stories to emerge from India in years. Girls Will Be Girls clinched two significant awards at Sundance: the Audience Choice Award for Best Film and a Special Jury Award for the outstanding performance by lead actor Preeti Panigrahi. The film also made it to the list best films at Sundance 2024 curated by Vulture, Variety and Vogue.
The plot centres around a 16-year-old girl navigating the challenges of adolescence within the confines of a boarding school. The cast includes Kani Kusruti, Jitin Gulati, Preeti Panigrahi, and Kesav Binoy Kiron in pivotal roles.
Co-producing the film under Pushing Buttons Studios in collaboration with Blink Digital and Dolce Vita Films, Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal has added another feather to their cap with the film's selection at SXSW.
Speaking of it, Richa and Ali expressed, “We are elated and honoured to have our debut production, Girls Will Be Girls, selected for the prestigious SXSW Film Festival. This journey from concept to screen has been immensely rewarding, and the film's recognition at Sundance only fuelled our excitement. Collaborating with an exceptional team led by director Suchi Talati, we aimed to deliver a coming-of-age story that resonates universally. The selection in the Festival Favourites section at SXSW validates our collective efforts and affirms the film's impact. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the audience, critics, and the festivals for embracing Girls Will Be Girls with such warmth”.
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