BollywoodMDB informed its readers that global icon Priyanka Chopra is all set to be a part of Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this year. Priyanka will turn a jury member for the short film section of the festival along with Hollywood actor James Franco, Canadian director Xavier Dolan and American director Ava Du Vernay. The event is held in September.
In a recent media interaction, Priyanka said, βIt is exciting. I have always promoted new talent, and created opportunities for them. This will help me do that too.β Adding about her new responsibility as the jury member, she said, I have always found short films exciting. Digital is the future. I am interested in learning how a story can be told in a short span of time.β
The actress is currently shooting for the second season of her American TV show Quantico in New York, USA.