Digital Health Networks has announced the winners of the first annual Cinehealth International Health and Wellness Film and Video Festival. At an awards ceremony in Philadelphia, PA, winners took the stage on the evening of Tuesday, September 12th during Digital Pharma East to be honored for their work in film, video, and podcasting.
The festival is an international film festival focusing exclusively on health and wellness. CINEHEALTH works to bring the community together through patient and HCP engagement using innovative storytelling.
The 2023 lineup showcased films from across the globe, including the U.S., Greece, and Egypt, among others.
Winners were selected from a panel of judges that included personalities in film, life sciences, and technology. The awards ceremony culminated in an award for Lifetime Achievement presented to Bruce Blausen for his contributions to the health and wellness community through his work in 3D medical animation.
The winners in the six categories include:
Feature Films: Cancer Rebellion
Credits: Director: Hernan Barangan
Short Films: Research Detectives: Finding Loss Memory
Credits: Producer: Penelope Douglas
Episodic Series: A Life Worth Running
Credits: Director: Max Casanova
Producer: Max Casanova
Social Media Shorts: Bizarre Medical Facts from 20 YouTube Doctors
Executive Producer: Doctor Mike
Managing Editor and Producer: Sam Bowers
Podcasts: The Cancer Mavericks
Credits: Executive Producers: Matthew Zachary, Steve Lickteig, Andrew MacDowell
Lifetime Achievement: Bruce Blausen, CEO & Founder, Blausen Media
Cinehealth Festival Director Tracey Yaw said, “We would like to congratulate all of the winners for their achievements, contributions, and for what they’ve done to shine a spotlight on the health and wellness community. Seeing so many great voices in extraordinary patient, caregiver, and HCP personalized experiences captured on film and video is incredibly moving and thought-provoking.”
“It was exciting to see Cinehealth come to life in Philadelphia and we appreciate the partnership with Digital Pharma East to make it happen,” said Jon Cody, CEO of Digital Health Networks. “I look forward to seeing what next year’s festival participants bring forth!”
Complete information and a synopsis of all Official Selections and Winners can be found on the 2023 Cinehealth International Health and Wellness Film and Video Festival website at: www.cine-health.com.
