NEW YORK – 02/02/24 – The Quest for Sleep (TQFS), a documentary about the real impact of insomnia and the science of sleep, created by Idorsia Pharmaceuticals US and Ruder Finn won Gold in the Awareness & Media: Health Film, Video, Television or Show Category at the 2024 Anthem Awards. The Anthem Awards celebrate purpose and mission-driven work, with the Awareness & Media category spotlighting video content, series, or films that aim to raise awareness for a Health Cause.

Insomnia is the most prevalent sleep/wake disorder, affecting approximately 25 million Americans. To provide better education, Idorsia Pharmaceuticals US created TQFS, a documentary that follows people with insomnia on their journey to find hope through scientific insights narrated by Octavia Spencer. Powerful 2D and 3D animations are used to take viewers inside the brains of the characters. The film premiered in-theater in NYC and LA, and on a cross-platform simulcast live stream (Facebook Live, YouTube), followed by a cast panel discussion.

Read more about the recognition here: Anthem Award Winners – The Quest for Sleep

About Ruder Finn

Ruder Finn is one of the world’s largest independent global communications, marketing, and creative agencies. Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn has defined and redefined PR for 75 years, shaping communications that move industry-defining brands, companies, and leaders from what’s now to What’s Next. Ruder Finn provides clients with bold communications strategies based on a global perspective and localized market knowledge that redefine leadership, reimagine the marketplace, rethink customer experiences and help shape stakeholder behaviors. The agency is organized around five core areas of expertise—Healthcare, Technology, Commerce, Leadership and Workplace—with AI-powered tech incubator RF TechLab and creative hub RF Studio53 providing cutting-edge predictive analytics, breakthrough creative, and customer-focused digital engagement. Ruder Finn has offices across 4 continents including the U.S., Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Wholly owned agencies within Ruder Finn Group include: Ruder Finn Inc., RF Studio53, rf.engage, Touchdown, Peppercomm, RF Comunicad, Mantis, jacobstahl, RF Bloom. For more information visit www.ruderfinn.com.