The director told IndieWire that she was happy to cede the Oscar race to Kiran Rao's "Lost Ladies" after her film's Cannes success afforded it a large international platform.

Payal Kapadia's film All We Imagine as Light is scripting history worldwide. After bagging the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival, the film won another milestone at the Gotham Awards 2024. The prestigious award is known for celebrating success in independent cinema and saw Payal's film as one of the top winners of the evening.

Select public screenings of All We Imagine As Light, the second feature from rising Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia, began in early May, a few weeks ahead of the film's splashy competition debut at the Cannes Film Festival.

NEW YORK, NY – Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light continues to garner acclaim, adding yet another prestigious accolade to its collection. On December 3 the film won Best International Feature at the New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC), just one day after claiming the same honor at the renowned Gotham Awards 2024.

This is the third award that the Cannes Grand Prix winner bagged within a week, leading many to wonder whether the Film Federation of India (FFI) made the right choice by sending Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa

Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine As Light' has continued its award-winning spree by being named the best international film by New York Film Critics Circle.

Payal Kapadias All We Imagine As Light wins prestigious awards, yet misses Oscars, highlighting challenges for independent filmmakers.

Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light (AWIAL) has been named Best International Film at the New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC). This is the 90th anniversary of NYFCC whose members include Indiewire's David Ehlrichand Kate Erbland,

Filmmaker Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine as Light has won the Best International Film at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards.

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