Abramorama Picks Up Ballet Documentary Make Work for North America
The New York City Ballet documentary Make Work, directed by Linda Saffire and Adam Schlesinger, opens in North American theaters on March 5, 2027.
Abramorama has acquired North American distribution rights to the documentary Make Work, with a theatrical release planned for March 5, 2027, according to Deadline.
The film was commissioned by the New York Choreographic Institute and directed by Linda Saffire and Adam Schlesinger, who produced it with Adrian Danchig-Waring. Before the theatrical run, Make Work will screen at Doc NYC next month.
The documentary follows choreographers Harrison Ball, Sarah Foster-Sproull, Caili Quan and Houston Thomas as they develop new work with New York City Ballet dancers during the Institute's two-week residencies.
Danchig-Waring, who is Artistic Director of the New York Choreographic Institute, also appears in the film, sharing his perspective on the Institute and the artists shaping its future.
Prior work
Saffire and Schlesinger previously co-directed and produced Restless Creature: Wendy Whelan, which premiered at the New York Film Festival and was released by Netflix. They also co-directed Sporting Dreams and co-produced Smash His Camera, which won Best Director at Sundance.
Schlesinger's producing credits include Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry, Page One: Inside the New York Times and God Grew Tired of Us. Danchig-Waring took his final bow with NYCB on October 18, 2026, after more than 24 years with the company.
Quick answers
When does Make Work open in theaters?
A North American theatrical release is planned for March 5, 2027.
Who directed Make Work?
Linda Saffire and Adam Schlesinger directed and produced the film with Adrian Danchig-Waring.
Where can I see Make Work before its release?
The film will screen at Doc NYC next month.