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.

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.

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.

Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia's movie 'All We Imagine as Light' was named the best international feature at Gotham Awards. Payal's movie had also won the second most prestigious award at Cannes Film Festival.

The film earned another laurel as it picked up the prestigious Gotham Award in the Best International Feature category. Other nominees in the category included, Green Border, Hard Truths, Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell and Vermiglio.

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

Payal Kapadia's film All We Imagine As Light won Best International Feature at the 2024 Gotham Awards, sparking debate over India's Oscar selection.

Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine as Light' won Best International Feature at the 2024 Gotham Awards. Despite missing out on India's official entry for the Oscars, the film's win has boosted Kapadia's chances for a Best Director nomination.