New Zealand short film Medicine wins best short form prize at Asian Academy Creative Awards

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A New Zealand short film, "Medicine," directed by William McKegg, won the best short form prize at the 2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards in Singapore. The film follows two young backpackers facing challenges. "Medicine" has been accepted into over 20 international film festivals and has won multiple awards, including the best world cinema award at the San Jose International Film Festival. It was filmed in Raipur, India, with a mix of Indian and New Zealand crew. McKegg praised the collaboration with his Indian team and noted the positive reception in India. He expressed interest in future projects in India, highlighting its resources and status as a major film market.


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