Special guests and leaders from different sectors were gathered at the Philippine Nurses Association Grounds in Malate, Manila to witness the signing and press launch for the upcoming project under Dr. Carl Balita Productions and the PNA.
Together with the board members of the PNA, they have teamed up with Dr. Carl Balita Productions to create an exceptional and groundbreaking film entitled "Siglo Ng Kalinga" that will feature nurses' stories inspired by the life of Anastacia Giron Tupas.
In celebrating the centennial years of the PNA, the film will feature an all-nurse cast.
"I want the nurses to dream to be nurses again when they watched this film. I want them to commit that in their next lives they will continue to become nurses because of the pride that we will give after watching this film," said Dr. Carl in his speech.
For the love of his profession, Dr. Carl had created several films in the past, including Nars (2007), and Ang Maestra (2017) which gathered awards in film festivals.
The film will be directed by Lemuel Lorca whose known for his work on the films Ned's Project (2016), Intoy Shokoy ng Kalye Marino (2012), and Water Lemon (2015).
He will be joined by Archie Del Mundo who will write the screenplay for the film. Dr. Carl also mentioned that Ricky Lee (National Artists of the Philippines for Film and Broadcast Arts) will be the film's creative consultant.
Since the film will feature nurses, Dr. Carl will be holding an audition for aspiring nurses who want to be part of the film. There will be an acting workshop spearheaded by Angeli Bayani. (Carissa Alcantara)