India, Oct. 30 -- Actor-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas has joined Indian short film "We Were Here", directed by Pranav Bhasin, as an executive producer, lending her support to the project as it gears up for its Academy Awards campaign.

The Oscar-qualified film, which has won more than 20 awards across the international festival circuit, has also brought on board actor Andrew Scott and Tony Award-winning playwright and activist V (formerly Eve Ensler) as executive producers.

Chopra Jonas said she was drawn to the film for its take on a subject that has become increasingly relevant.

"This film offers a refreshing, witty take on a subject that feels very timely. I jumped at the opportunity to come on board as an Executive Producer to ampl...