# Abramorama Dances To North American Rights For ‘Make Work’ About New York City Ballet’s Choreographic Institute

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/abramorama-dances-to-north-american-rights-for-make-work-about-new-york-city-ballets-choreographic-institute/
- Published: 2026-10-26T17:01:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-26T17:36:39+00:00
- Original publisher: Deadline
- Original article: https://deadline.com/2026/10/abramorama-buys-make-work-new-york-city-ballet-film-1237177271/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film, Music

## Key points

- Abramorama acquired North American rights to *Make Work*.
- The theatrical release is planned for 5 March 2027.
- The film follows four choreographers creating ballets in two weeks.

## Summary

Abramorama has acquired North American distribution rights to *Make Work*, a documentary about how new ballets are developed at the New York Choreographic Institute and New York City Ballet. The film is scheduled for a North American theatrical release on 5 March 2027 and will screen at Doc NYC next month.

Directed by Linda Saffire and Adam Schlesinger, the film follows four choreographers as they work with NYCB dancers during two-week residencies. It also features reflections from seven established choreographers on creative practice and George Balanchine’s influence, with producer and Institute artistic director Adrian Danchig-Waring discussing the institution as he concludes more than 24 years with NYCB.

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