Richa Chadha-Ali Fazal’s production debut to premiere at Sundance Film Festival

Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal have achieved a historic milestone with their maiden production venture, 'Girls Will Be Girls'.The film is set to premiere at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival in the highly competitive World Dramatic Feature category, a remarkable feat for their debut as producers.


The feature has been selected from among the thousands that are submitted every year. 'Girls Will Be Girls' is one of the exclusive 16 films chosen to participate in the competition section of the festival. This accomplishment positions the film among a select few Indian feature films to have achieved such recognition at Sundance.




Directed by Shuchi Talati, the film is a compelling story set in a boarding school in a small Himalayan hill town in northern India. It follows the journey of Mira, a 16-year-old girl whose rebellious awakening is intertwined with her mother's unfulfilled coming-of-age experiences.


Produced under the banner Pushing Buttons Studios, launched by Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal in March 2021, 'Girls Will Be Girls' marks their venture into film production. The cast includes multi-award winning Malayalam film actress Kani Kusruti, Jitin Gulati alongside debutants Preeti Panigrahi and Kesav Binoy Kiron in lead roles.


Speaking about the achievement, producer Ali Fazal says, "Being part of Sundance with our debut production is a dream realized. 'Girls Will Be Girls' is not just a film; it's a celebration of storytelling, and we hope it leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of the audience. This project is a labor of love, and the recognition at Sundance is a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team."




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