Payal Kapadia smiled even as she lost the Best Director award to Brady Corbet of The Brutalist at the Golden Globe Awards earlier this week. Now, the Golden Globe winner smiled as Payal accepted an award for the Best International Film at the New York Film Critics Circle on Wednesday.

Payal accepts an award at NYFCC

The official X account of the New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC) posted a video from the awards ceremony, during which Payal was honoured with the Best International Award for her feature directorial debut, All We Imagine As Light. She appeared fashionable in a black striped suit paired with a black turtleneck, her hair elegantly styled back.

In her acceptance speech, Payal remarked, “I had actually never been to the US before. The first time I came was in September 2024, and I didn't know what to expect. I was a bit terrified at what the film industry here would be. And then I landed up at the Telluride Film Festival, as the first place I went to in this country (laughs). I have to say it was very nice! I've met so many incredible people here in the US, and felt the generosity of spirit from the film community, all of you. Thank you so much for that, and especially overwhelming support from the critics.”

Payal on Jodie Foster watching her film

Payal shared her experience of encountering Academy Award-winning actress Jodie Foster at the Golden Globes. “Jodie Foster had watched our film. Twice! I could never have imagined this in a million years,” Payal remarked. Jodie received the Best Actress in a Limited Series award for her role in True Detective: Night Country during the Golden Globes ceremony. Payal's film received nominations in two categories: Best International Film, which it lost to France's Emilia Perez, and Best Director.

Additionally, the Directors Guild of America (DGA) has nominated Payal Kapadia in the first-time director category for the upcoming 2025 awards. All We Imagine As Light has emerged as one of the most acclaimed films of 2024 and has been awarded the Cannes Grand Prix.

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