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Diya Suriya’s Debut Short ‘Leading Light’ Begins Oscar-Qualifying Run in Los Angeles

The 13-minute docu-drama spotlights women gaffers in Bollywood through intimate interviews and is produced by 2D Entertainment.

Overview

  • The film focuses on the rarely told experiences of women lighting professionals in Mumbai’s film industry through interviews with three pioneers.
  • The short blends documentary and dramatized elements to bring behind-the-scenes stories to the screen.
  • Daily screenings at the Regency Theatre run from September 26 to October 2 as part of an Oscar-qualifying engagement.
  • 2D Entertainment, the banner led by actors Suriya and Jyotika, produced the project and publicly supported the debut.
  • Early audience reactions on social media have been positive, with fans congratulating the young filmmaker.