'Shayda' trivia and fun facts

Awards

Official submission of Australia for the 'Best International Feature Film' category of the 96th Academy Awards in 2024.

based on personal experience

The creator of the feature film Noora Niasari experienced a similar event as a child when she and her mother entered a shelter for abused women in Australia.

Produced by Cate Blanchett

The film is executive produced by Dirty Films, in which the actress is the co-producer and partner with Andrew Upton.