Emily Watson joins Oscar-qualified short film as executive producer
Two-time Oscar nominee backs husband-and-wife filmmaking team on period drama entering awards season.
At a glance
- Emily Watson, a two-time Oscar nominee, is executive producer on the short film
- The film was created by filmmaking couple David Arrow and Amber Paul
- Set in the early 1960s, the film is Oscar-qualified and entering awards season
Actress Emily Watson has joined the Oscar-qualified short film "The Drive" as executive producer. The film, created by husband-and-wife filmmaking team David Arrow and Amber Paul, is set in the early 1960s and enters awards season with Watson's support.
The short film draws inspiration from a historical episode from that era.
Why it matters
Watson's involvement as executive producer adds industry prominence to the short film as it competes during awards season.
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