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{{Infobox film {{Infobox film
| name = Anuja | name = Anuja
| image = | image = Anuja film poster.jpg
| caption = | caption = Official poster
| director = Adam J. Graves | director = Adam J. Graves
| producer = {{Plainlist| | producer = {{Plainlist|
* Mindy Kaling * ]
* Guneet Monga Kapoor * ]
* ] * ]
* Krushan Naik * Krushan Naik
* Michael Graves * Michael Graves
* Aaron Kopp * ]
* Ksheetij Saini * Ksheetij Saini
* Alexandra Blaney * Alexandra Blaney
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* Adam J. Graves}} * Adam J. Graves}}
| production_companies = {{Plainlist| | production_companies = {{Plainlist|
* Salaam Baalak Trust * ]
* ] * ]
* Graves Films
*
* Krushan Naik Films
}} }}
| distributor = | distributor = ]
| released = {{Film date|2024|8|17|df=y|]}} | released = {{Film date|2024|8|17|df=y|]}}
| runtime = 22 minutes | runtime = 22 minutes
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'''''Anuja''''' is a 2024 American Hindi-language ] written and directed by Adam J. Graves. Starring Sajda Pathan, Ananya Shanbhag '''''Anuja''''' is a 2024 American Hindi-language ] written and directed by Adam J. Graves. Starring Sajda Pathan, Ananya Shanbhag
and ], it tells the story of a gifted nine-year-old girl who, alongside her sister Palak, faces a life-changing opportunity that tests their bond and mirrors the struggles of girls worldwide. It premiered on 17 August 2024 at the ].<ref name="holly:anuja">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollyshorts.com/news/proudly-announcing-the-2024-hollyshorts-awards-nominees |title= Proudly Announcing the 2024 HollyShorts Awards Nominees |date=17 August 2024|access-date=9 January 2025 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="rt:variety">{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/priyanka-chopra-jonas-anuja-oscar-shortlist-1236269607/ |title= Priyanka Chopra Jonas Joins Oscar-Shortlisted ‘Anuja’ as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE) |author= Naman Ramachandran |work= ]|date= 8 January 2025 |access-date= 9 January 2025 |language=en}}</ref> and ], it tells the story of a gifted nine-year-old girl who, alongside her sister Palak, faces a life-changing opportunity that tests their bond and mirrors the struggles of girls worldwide. It premiered on 17 August 2024 at the ].<ref name="holly:anuja">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollyshorts.com/news/proudly-announcing-the-2024-hollyshorts-awards-nominees |title= Proudly Announcing the 2024 HollyShorts Awards Nominees |date=17 August 2024|access-date=9 January 2025 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="anuja:variety">{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/priyanka-chopra-jonas-anuja-oscar-shortlist-1236269607/ |title= Priyanka Chopra Jonas Joins Oscar-Shortlisted ‘Anuja’ as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE) |author= Naman Ramachandran |work= ]|date= 8 January 2025 |access-date= 9 January 2025 |language=en}}</ref>


In December 2024, it was shortlisted for the ] at the ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://press.oscars.org/news/97th-oscarsr-shortlists-10-award-categories-announced |title= 97th Oscars Shortlists in 10 Award Categories Announced |date=17 December 2024|access-date=9 January 2025 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="osc:hr">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/oscars-shortlists-full-list-movies-contenders-1236088489/ |title= Academy Unveils Shortlists in 10 Oscar Categories |author= Kimberly Nordyke, Beatrice Verhoeven |website= ] |date= 17 December 2024 |access-date= 9 January 2025|lang=en}}</ref> In December 2024, it was shortlisted for the ] at the ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://press.oscars.org/news/97th-oscarsr-shortlists-10-award-categories-announced |title= 97th Oscars Shortlists in 10 Award Categories Announced |date=17 December 2024|access-date=9 January 2025 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="osc:hr">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/oscars-shortlists-full-list-movies-contenders-1236088489/ |title= Academy Unveils Shortlists in 10 Oscar Categories |author= Kimberly Nordyke, Beatrice Verhoeven |website= ] |date= 17 December 2024 |access-date= 9 January 2025|lang=en}}</ref>

==Synopsis==

When a talented 9-year-old girl Anuja, who works in a garment factory in Delhi, India, is given a rare opportunity to attend school, she faces a heart-wrenching choice that will impact her and her sister Palak’s future.


==Cast== ==Cast==
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* Sajda Pathan as Anuja * Sajda Pathan as Anuja
* Ananya Shanbhag as Palak * Ananya Shanbhag as Palak
* ] * ] as Mr. Verma
* Gulshan Walia * Gulshan Walia Mr. Mishra
* Sushil Parwana * Sushil Parwana as Floor Manager
* Sunita Bhadauria * Sunita Bhadauria as Friendly shopper
* Rudolfo Rajeev Hubert * Rudolfo Rajeev Hubert as Store Manager
* Jugal Kishore * Jugal Kishore as Security Guard
* Pankaj Gupta * Pankaj Gupta as Shopper

==Production==

The film was developed and shot with the assistance of various community partners, such as the ], an Indian ] and ] which provides support for street and working children in the Delhi-NCR. ], the non-profit production company joined the team in order to help with social impact campaign of the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://shineglobal.org/2024/06/03/shine-global-boards-live-action-short-film-anuja/ |title= Shine Global Boards Live-Action Short Film Anuja |date=3 June 2024|access-date=9 January 2025 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref>

In October 2024, ] joined the production team as executive producer.<ref name="gm:variety">{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2024/film/asia/guneet-monga-kapoor-anuja-oscars-1236190681/ |title= Oscar Winner Guneet Monga Kapoor Backs Academy-Qualified ‘Anuja,’ a Tale of Sisterhood Against Child Labor (EXCLUSIVE) |author= Naman Ramachandran |work= ]|date=25 October 2024 |access-date= 9 January 2025 |language=en}}</ref> In November 2024, ] joined as producer.<ref name="anuja:hr">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mindy-kaling-anuja-short-oscars-live-action-film-india-1236071593/ |title= Mindy Kaling Boards Her “Favorite Film of the Year,” Live-Action Short ‘Anuja,’ as Producer (Exclusive)|author= Lily Ford |website= ] |date= 26 November 2024 |access-date= 9 January 2025|lang=en}}</ref>

In January 2025, ] joined the film as an executive producer.<ref name="anuja:variety"/>


==Release== ==Release==


''Anuja'' had its world premiere in Oscar-qualifying 24th ] on 8 June 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://shineglobal.org/2024/06/03/shine-global-boards-live-action-short-film-anuja/ |title= Anuja to Have its World Premiere at Oscar-Qualifying deadCenter Film Festival |date=3 June 2024|access-date=9 January 2025 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref> ''Anuja'' had its world premiere in Oscar-qualifying 24th ] on 8 June 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://shineglobal.org/2024/06/03/shine-global-boards-live-action-short-film-anuja/ |title= Anuja to Have its World Premiere at Oscar-Qualifying deadCenter Film Festival |date=3 June 2024|access-date=9 January 2025 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref>

On 23 July it made it to the official Selection of the 2024 Indy Shorts International Film Festival.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tickets.indyshorts.org/films/665ddd99960a180089021e0d |title= Anuja, United States, 2024 |date=23 July 2024|access-date=9 January 2025 |website= Indy Shorts International Film Festival |language=en}}</ref>

On 17 August 2024, it competed at the ] in Oscar-qualifying categories and won Best Live Action Short Award.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviemaker.com/anuja-best-live-action-hollyshorts/ |title= MChild Labor Short ‘Anuja’ Wins Best Live Action Short at HollyShorts |author= Margeaux Sippell |date=23 August 2024|access-date=9 January 2025 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref>

In October 2024, it competed in ], where it won Audience Award Short Film.<ref name="anuja:ar"/>

On 9 November 2024, it was played in Narrative Shorts 9 at the ] in International Spotlight Section.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sliff.cinemastlouis.org/2024/movies/anuja/ |title= Anuja: Narrative Shorts 9 |date=8 November 2024|access-date=9 January 2025 |website= St. Louis International Film Festival|language=en}}</ref>

On 6 December 2024, it was showcased at the ] in Inaugural Class of 2024 Official Selections.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollyshorts.com/official-selections |title= HollyShorts London Announces Inaugural Class of 2024 Official Selections |date=6 December 2024|access-date=9 January 2025 |website= HollyShorts London Film Festival |language=en}}</ref>

In January 2025, ] acquired distribution rights to the short film.<ref>{{cite web|title=Netflix Acquires 'Anuja,' Oscar-Shortlisted Short Film Backed by Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Mindy Kaling|website=]|first=Naman|last=Ramachandran|date=14 January 2025|access-date=14 January 2025|url=https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/anuja-netflix-oscar-shortlisted-short-1236273835/}}</ref>

==Reception==

Mark Jacob reviewing for We Love Short Films rated the film 5 out of 5 stars. Mark Jacob praising Graves, wrote that Graves "skillfully captures the essence of Anuja’s world, using striking visuals to convey her youthful resilience." He opined that "For anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling through film, this is an experience not to be missed."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://weloveshortfilm.com/2024/11/04/2025-oscar-contender-anuja-a-powerful-celebration-of-resilience-and-a-moving-testament-to-hope-amidst-adversity/ |title= 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: ANUJA – A powerful celebration of resilience and a moving testament to hope amidst adversity |first= Mark|last= Jacob |date=4 November 2024|access-date=9 January 2025 |website= We Love Short Films|language=en}}</ref>

== Accolades ==
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| 19 August 2024
| Best Live Action Short Award
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| align="center"|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollyshorts.com/news/announcing-the-2024-hollyshorts-award-winners |title= Announcing the 2024 HollyShorts Award Winners |date=19 August 2024|access-date=9 January 2025 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref>
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| 27 October 2024
| Audience Award Short Film
| {{Won}}
| align="center"|<ref name="anuja:ar">{{Cite web|url=https://awardsradar.com/2024/09/27/full-lineup-announced-for-the-2024-montclair-film-festival/ |title= Full Lineup Announced for the 2024 Montclair Film Festival |date=20 October 2024|access-date=11 January 2025 |website= Awards Radar |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/news/festivals/montclair-film-festival-2024-winners-1235060613/ |title= Montclair Film Festival Announces 2024 Winners: ‘All We Imagine as Light’ Takes Top Prize |first= Samantha|last= Bergeson |date= 28 October 2024|access-date=11 January 2025 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|}

==Impact of the film==

''Anuja'' addresses the themes of child labour and girls' education:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://shineglobal.org/project/anuja/ |title= Shine Global Live-Action Short Film Anuja Impact|date=3 June 2024|access-date=9 January 2025 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref>

* 1 in 10 children globally is engaged in child labour.
* At the start of 2020, 160 million children were involved in child labour, marking an increase for the first time in 20 years.
* 79 million children were working in hazardous conditions that directly threatened their health, safety, and moral development.
* Globally, 129 million girls are out of school.

Investing in girls' secondary education leads to significant benefits:
* Dramatic increases in girls' lifetime earnings
** Higher national growth rates
** Declines in child marriage rates
** Reductions in child mortality rates
** Decreases in maternal mortality rates
** Lower rates of child stunting


==See also== ==See also==
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* {{Official|https://www.anujathefilm.com/}} * {{Official|https://www.anujathefilm.com/}}
* at Shine Global * at ]
* {{IMDb title|tt27654431}} * {{IMDb title}}
* {{Netflix title|82009864}}
* on YouTube


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2024 American short drama film

Anuja
Official poster
Directed byAdam J. Graves
Story byAdam J. Graves
Produced by
Starring
  • Sajda Pathan
  • Ananya Shanbhag
  • Nagesh Bhonsle
  • Gulshan Walia
  • Sushil Parwana
  • Sunita Bhadauria
  • Rudolfo Rajeev Hubert
  • Jugal Kishore
  • Pankaj Gupta
CinematographyAkash Raje
Edited by
  • Krushan Naik
  • Adam J. Graves
Music byFabrizio Mancinelli
Production
companies
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
Running time22 minutes
Country
  • United States
Language
  • Hindi

Anuja is a 2024 American Hindi-language short film written and directed by Adam J. Graves. Starring Sajda Pathan, Ananya Shanbhag and Nagesh Bhonsle, it tells the story of a gifted nine-year-old girl who, alongside her sister Palak, faces a life-changing opportunity that tests their bond and mirrors the struggles of girls worldwide. It premiered on 17 August 2024 at the HollyShorts Film Festival.

In December 2024, it was shortlisted for the Best Live Action Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards.

Synopsis

When a talented 9-year-old girl Anuja, who works in a garment factory in Delhi, India, is given a rare opportunity to attend school, she faces a heart-wrenching choice that will impact her and her sister Palak’s future.

Cast

  • Sajda Pathan as Anuja
  • Ananya Shanbhag as Palak
  • Nagesh Bhonsle as Mr. Verma
  • Gulshan Walia Mr. Mishra
  • Sushil Parwana as Floor Manager
  • Sunita Bhadauria as Friendly shopper
  • Rudolfo Rajeev Hubert as Store Manager
  • Jugal Kishore as Security Guard
  • Pankaj Gupta as Shopper

Production

The film was developed and shot with the assistance of various community partners, such as the Salaam Baalak Trust, an Indian non-profit and non-governmental organization which provides support for street and working children in the Delhi-NCR. Shine Global, the non-profit production company joined the team in order to help with social impact campaign of the film.

In October 2024, Guneet Monga joined the production team as executive producer. In November 2024, Mindy Kaling joined as producer.

In January 2025, Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined the film as an executive producer.

Release

Anuja had its world premiere in Oscar-qualifying 24th DeadCENTER Film Festival on 8 June 2024.

On 23 July it made it to the official Selection of the 2024 Indy Shorts International Film Festival.

On 17 August 2024, it competed at the HollyShorts Film Festival in Oscar-qualifying categories and won Best Live Action Short Award.

In October 2024, it competed in Montclair Film Festival, where it won Audience Award Short Film.

On 9 November 2024, it was played in Narrative Shorts 9 at the St. Louis International Film Festival in International Spotlight Section.

On 6 December 2024, it was showcased at the HollyShorts London Film Festival in Inaugural Class of 2024 Official Selections.

In January 2025, Netflix acquired distribution rights to the short film.

Reception

Mark Jacob reviewing for We Love Short Films rated the film 5 out of 5 stars. Mark Jacob praising Graves, wrote that Graves "skillfully captures the essence of Anuja’s world, using striking visuals to convey her youthful resilience." He opined that "For anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling through film, this is an experience not to be missed."

Accolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
HollyShorts Film Festival 19 August 2024 Best Live Action Short Award Anuja Won
Montclair Film Festival 27 October 2024 Audience Award Short Film Won

Impact of the film

Anuja addresses the themes of child labour and girls' education:

  • 1 in 10 children globally is engaged in child labour.
  • At the start of 2020, 160 million children were involved in child labour, marking an increase for the first time in 20 years.
  • 79 million children were working in hazardous conditions that directly threatened their health, safety, and moral development.
  • Globally, 129 million girls are out of school.

Investing in girls' secondary education leads to significant benefits:

  • Dramatic increases in girls' lifetime earnings
    • Higher national growth rates
    • Declines in child marriage rates
    • Reductions in child mortality rates
    • Decreases in maternal mortality rates
    • Lower rates of child stunting

See also

References

  1. "Proudly Announcing the 2024 HollyShorts Awards Nominees". HollyShorts Film Festival. 17 August 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
  2. ^ Naman Ramachandran (8 January 2025). "Priyanka Chopra Jonas Joins Oscar-Shortlisted 'Anuja' as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
  3. "97th Oscars Shortlists in 10 Award Categories Announced". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 17 December 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
  4. Kimberly Nordyke, Beatrice Verhoeven (17 December 2024). "Academy Unveils Shortlists in 10 Oscar Categories". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
  5. "Shine Global Boards Live-Action Short Film Anuja". Shine Global. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
  6. Naman Ramachandran (25 October 2024). "Oscar Winner Guneet Monga Kapoor Backs Academy-Qualified 'Anuja,' a Tale of Sisterhood Against Child Labor (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
  7. Lily Ford (26 November 2024). "Mindy Kaling Boards Her "Favorite Film of the Year," Live-Action Short 'Anuja,' as Producer (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
  8. "Anuja to Have its World Premiere at Oscar-Qualifying deadCenter Film Festival". Shine Global. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
  9. "Anuja, United States, 2024". Indy Shorts International Film Festival. 23 July 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
  10. Margeaux Sippell (23 August 2024). "MChild Labor Short 'Anuja' Wins Best Live Action Short at HollyShorts". MovieMaker Magazine. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
  11. ^ "Full Lineup Announced for the 2024 Montclair Film Festival". Awards Radar. 20 October 2024. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
  12. "Anuja: Narrative Shorts 9". St. Louis International Film Festival. 8 November 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
  13. "HollyShorts London Announces Inaugural Class of 2024 Official Selections". HollyShorts London Film Festival. 6 December 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
  14. Ramachandran, Naman (14 January 2025). "Netflix Acquires 'Anuja,' Oscar-Shortlisted Short Film Backed by Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Mindy Kaling". Variety. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
  15. Jacob, Mark (4 November 2024). "2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: ANUJA – A powerful celebration of resilience and a moving testament to hope amidst adversity". We Love Short Films. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
  16. "Announcing the 2024 HollyShorts Award Winners". HollyShorts Film Festival. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
  17. Bergeson, Samantha (28 October 2024). "Montclair Film Festival Announces 2024 Winners: 'All We Imagine as Light' Takes Top Prize". IndieWire. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
  18. "Shine Global Live-Action Short Film Anuja Impact". Shine Global. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2025.

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