Sundance Film Festival 2024: Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal's maiden production 'Girls will be Girls' set for grand premiere

Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s maiden production venture ‘Girls will be Girls’ is all set to be premiered at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival 2024. The debutant producers’ film is one of the exclusive 16 films chosen to participate in the festival under the ‘World Dramatic Feature category’. Ahead of the film’s global premiere, Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, along with the director Shuchi Talati, sat down for a conversation, sharing their delight over the achievement. Richa, Ali on debut production’s global premiere Actress Richa Chadha also shared her views on their film making it to the Sundance. Stating that it validates their commitment to compelling storytelling, she said, “We couldn’t be more thrilled. The journey has been about pushing boundaries and redefining the narratives. I am so elated that the world will see Shuchi’s fresh voice and cinematic perspectives along with some amazing performances from our actors.” Actor Ali Fazal, who also remains a prominent part of the film, called it a “celebration of storytelling,” adding that they hope the film leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of the audience. “This project is a labour of love, and the recognition at Sundance is a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team,” he said. The director herself also expressed her happiness over her first feature film being selected at the same festival. “It is heartening to see your film shot and conceptualised in India make it to this mammoth international festival. This coming year of age drama is a love story between a mother and a daughter. Even though it is very rooted in Indian ethos, I am glad it resonates with people across many continents,” she said, as per media reports. About ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ The film, based on a boarding school in a small Himalayan hill town in North India, follows the story of a 16-year-old girl Mira. Backed by Richa and Ali’s production venture Pushing Buttons Studios, the film has already garnered international acclaim and grants like the Cinema Du Monde, the Arte Kino Prize and the VFF Talent Highlight Award.