Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s debut production, Girls Will Be Girls, has received two nominations at the 40th Independent Spirit Awards. The film is nominated for the John Cassavetes Award and Best Supporting Performance for Kani Kusruti. Directed by Shuchi Talati, it tells the story of Mira, a 16-year-old girl, and her mother's unfulfilled coming-of-age experiences. The film is one of the five nominees for the John Cassavetes Award, which recognizes films made with a budget under USD 1 million.
