Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's upcoming directorial venture "That Girl In Yellow Boots", which has garnered much-acclaim at Toronto and Venice film festivals, is set for a New York premiere Aug 24.

"I am thrilled, excited, nervous and very happy for the premier, I am so looking forward to it, " Kalki Koechlin, who plays the lead role in the film, said in a statement.

Slated for a Sep 2 release worldwide, the film is scripted by Kalki, who also stars along with Naseeruddin Shah in it. "That Girl In Yellow Boots" is the story of a girl who comes to India in search of her father and the journey that she undertakes.

"Emotionally it was the most draining film to shoot. It was a tough one, especially because it was made with borrowed money. I am very contented looking at the credibility my film has received, " said Kashyap.