Priyanka Chopra Jonas Joins the Team Behind We Were Here, an Oscar-Qualified Short Film, as Executive Producer
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has stepped into the shoes of an Executive Producer for the Oscar-Qualified Indian short film titled “We Were Here.” Helmed by Pranav Bhasin, the global icon will be lending her support as it preps for the Academy Awards campaign. Joining her are actor Andrew Scott and Tony-winning activist-playwright V, formerly known as Eve Ensler. Here’s what B-town’s desi girl has to say about her backing the film.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas Joins the Team We Were Here
Speaking about her stepping up as the Executive Producer, Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared that she was drawn to “ We Were Here” for its increasingly relevant subject matter in the current era. Through an official statement, she shared that the film promises a refreshing, witty take on a subject that feels very timely. She further added, “I jumped at the opportunity to come on board as an Executive Producer to amplify this creative team and ensure their brilliant, original vision gets the spotlight it deserves.”
Written and directed by Bhasin, the comedy drama taps into the themes of technology, employment and the fear of becoming replaceable through the lives of ordinary people. It chronicles the journey of three retired men in a small Indian town. They are convinced that machines are taking over human jobs. Hence, they protest by posing as household appliances. Their unusual act of resistance takes an unexpected turn when one of their children joins an artificial intelligence company.
Reportedly, “We Were Here” screened at more than 80 international festivals and bagged over 20 awards, including the Best Live-Action Short Film Under 15 Minutes and Best Comedy Short at Palm Springs International ShortFest, and the Audience Award for Best Narrative Short and the Redbreast Unhidden Award at South by Southwest (SXSW).
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