Best Drama 2024 Winner

Medicine

When Marjorie and Jack offer their help to a passenger and things take an unexpected turn, one wonders who was actually helping who. JURY STATEMENT: The director tackles an important issue in today's society by showing the difference between how we like to see ourselves and the assumptions we may still carry deep down. As the world becomes more diverse, this short film deserves praise for telling a story about accepting other cultures in a unique and original way. It’s brilliantly executed, taking an unexpected turn that urges the audience to reflect on what they would have done in the same situation. Its simplicity is powerful, drawing the audience into the film's theme and creating an emotional connection that stays long after the credits.