Emily Watson joins Oscar-qualified short The Drive as executive producer

Two-time Oscar nominee Emily Watson has joined short The Drive as executive producer, Variety reported on 20 October. The film from husband-and-wife makers David Arrow and Amber Paul follows a school carpool as news of President John F. Kennedy's assassination breaks, Variety reported. It has played more than 40 festivals and is qualified for the 99th Oscars, Variety reported.