'Girls Will Be Girls' Chosen As Closing Film For IFFM 2024 By Ali Fazal & Richa Chadha

15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2024: The eagerly awaited film 'Girls Will Be Girls,' produced by the dynamic duo Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha, will close the 15th annual Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) on August 25th. IFFM is the largest celebration of Indian cinema outside India, marking its milestone 15th year with grand festivities from August 15-25.

The film has already received critical acclaim on various international platforms and continues its success by securing this prestigious slot at IFFM. It will make its Australian premiere at the festival. Preeti Panigrahi will attend the closing ceremony, adding to the event's excitement and glamour. The film has captivated audiences worldwide with its compelling narrative and stellar performances.

'Girls Will Be Girls' has made a significant impact on the international film festival circuit. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance International Film Festival, where it received rave reviews for its bold storytelling and exceptional performances, winning two top honours. Since January, it has showcased at Cannes, Sundance London, and won grand jury prizes at Transylvania International Film Festival in Romania, Biarritz Film Festival in France, and IFFLA in LA.

"We are incredibly honoured that 'Girls Will Be Girls' has been chosen to close such a prestigious film festival. The journey of this film has been remarkable, and we are thrilled to share it with the Australian audience. We are certain the film will find much love the way it has so far internationally," said Ali Fazal.

Festival director Mitu Bhowmick Lange AM expressed, "It's our absolute honour to have 'Girls Will Be Girls' at our festival and as our closing night film. The section was specifically made as the film truly speaks of the current times and is an absolute true to the coming-of-age genre. The film has made such an incredible journey internationally, and we are proud to present it in Australia with its official Australian premiere at IFFM."

"We are beyond thrilled that 'Girls Will Be Girls' will close the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2024. This film has been a labour of love, and it's incredibly rewarding to see it resonate with audiences worldwide. Thank you for the immense support, and we are grateful to IFFM for choosing our film to close their 15th edition of the festival," says Richa Chadha.

Production Collaboration

'Girls Will Be Girls' is a joint production by Pushing Button Studios, Crawling Angel Films, Dolce Vita Films, Blink Digital, and Cinema Inutile.

The anticipation surrounding 'Girls Will Be Girls' highlights its significance in contemporary cinema. Its selection as the closing film for IFFM underscores its impact on audiences globally.