Abramorama Acquires Oscar Qualifying Documentary ‘Nurse Unseen’- Film News in Brief

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Abramorama Acquires Oscar Qualifying Documentary ‘Nurse Unseen‘ Abramorama has acquired the global theatrical distribution and Direct-To-Audience rights to ‘Nurse Unseen’, Michele Josue’s Oscar-qualified documentary feature.

The documentary is produced by Josue, Carlo Velayo, and Joe Arciaga, with Jhett Tolentino and Jo Koy serving as executive producers. ‘Nurse Unseen’ explores the stories of Filipino nurses who worked on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic in the midst of a resurgence of anti-Asian hate. ‘Nurse Unseen’has been a huge labor of love for our community and specifically our heroic nurses,” said Josue. “We are thrilled to now partner with Abramorama to bring this vital and important film to more audiences around the world.” Abramorama’s president and head of international distribution Evan Saxon stated, “We are incredibly excited to partner with Michele Josue, Carlo Velayo, Jhett Tolentino, and Jo Koy to bring ‘Nurse Unseen’ to both Filipino and non-Filipino audiences worldwide.

The success of our recent film ‘Hello, Love, Again’—the highest-grossing Filipino film of all time, surpassing even many Hollywood studio releases—underscores the vibrant demand among Filipino moviegoers, a group often overlooked by cinemas.

These culturally rich stories not only provide a shared, meaningful experience for audiences but also empower our cinema partners to reach and engage a broader, more diverse consumer base.” Abramorama will extend ‘Nurse Unseen’s’ theatrical run with additional cities nationwide, followed by screening events internationally. International Cinematographers Guild Appoints New Regional Directors The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) has appointed two new regional.