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

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New Zealand short film *Medicine*, directed by William McKegg, has gained international recognition, winning the best short form prize at the 2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards in Singapore. The film follows two backpackers in rural India. *Medicine* has been accepted into over 20 international film festivals and has won multiple awards, including best world cinema at the San Jose International Film Festival and best short at the Copenhagen Film Festival. Filmed in Raipur, India, the project featured a mix of Indian and New Zealand crew members. McKegg praised the collaboration and expressed interest in future projects in India, citing its vast film market and resources.


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