Overview
- Gudgudi, which the makers announced Thursday, was selected to screen with a world premiere in the Marché du Film at the 79th Cannes Film Festival.
- The feature is produced by casting director Mukesh Chhabra in his first outing as a producer, directed by Manisha K Makwana, and stars Ahsaas Channa.
- Chhabra said the Cannes berth is an honor and a chance to showcase Indian craft on a global stage.
- The Marché du Film is Cannes’ industry market where producers court distributors and sales companies to secure releases across countries.
- Cannes runs May 12 to 23 in France with the market open May 12 to 20, setting up meetings and visibility that could lead to international deals for the film.