Mumbai: Director Karishma Dev Dube on Wednesday said she is “overwhelmed by gratitude” as her film “Bittu” advanced to the next round in Best Live Action Short Film segment of the 93rd Academy Awards.
Earlier in the day, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) unveiled the shortlists for nine categories, including Best Live Action Short Film that received a total of 174 entries.
“Bittu” is part of the 10 film shortlist that also includes “Da Yie”, “Feeling Through”, “The Human Voice”, “The Kicksled Choir”, “The Letter Room”, “The Present”, “Two Distant Strangers”, “The Van” and “White Eye”.
These movies will be vying for spot in the final five, which will be announced on March 15.
Based on a true story, “Bittu” is about a close friendship between two girls, eclipsed by an accident at their school.
Dube said it is a proud moment for the whole team that their film has been recognised by the Academy.
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