Ali Fazal, Richa Chadha’s ‘Girls Will be Girls’ to close IFFM 2024

Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha’s production ‘Girls Will Be Girls’, is set to close the 15th annual Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2024 on August 25.

The IFFM is marking its 15th year with celebrations spanning from August 15 to 25. ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ has already earned critical acclaim on various international platforms, continuing its streak of success by securing this prestigious slot at IFFM. The film, which will make its Australian premiere at the festival, has captivated global audiences with its compelling narrative and stellar performances.

“We are incredibly honored 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.

Richa Chadha echoed these sentiments, stating, “We are beyond thrilled that *Girls Will Be Girls* will close the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2024. This film has been a labor 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.”

‘Girls Will Be Girls’ 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 its world premiere in January, the film has continued to make waves, showcasing at Cannes, Sundance London, and winning grand jury prizes at the Transylvania International Film Festival in Romania, the Biarritz Film Festival in France, and IFFLA in LA.