We celebrated what's possible for incarceration survivors for four days in Richmond, VA!
With live music, music videos, a service project, a conversation with CURRENTLY incarcerated journalists, and (of course) films at venues throughout the city!


October 26
We return to the Virginia Film Festival with a block of films celebrating what's possible after incarceration. This is a ticketd event. More info here.

Partnering with Virginia CARES and Fail Safe-ERA, we're amplifying the voices and talents of incarceration survivors in Fredericksburg, VA!

In partnership with Christopher Newport University & Virginia CARES we're bringing the voices and talents of incarceration survivors to the Hampton Roads community!

Winter 2026
In the heart of Southside Virginia we're partnering with Virginia CARES and local incarceration survivors to bring the community creating power of film and conversation to rural Virginia.

Spring 2026
Partnering with Emerson College and local community orgs, we're creating a unique event that will bring together incarceration survivors, students, & the public to celebrate what's possible after incarceration.

Spring 2026
In partnership with Virginia CARES & WMMT we're heading to Central Appalachia for 4 days in 3 states as we show what's possible after incarceration with communities where prisons have an outsized impact.

Working with local community leaders, faith leaders, & educators we're celebrating the stories of incarceration survivors so we can change the narrative about incarceration in Bergen County and beyond!

We're returning to NOVA with the support of OAR & OAR-NOVA to bring the message of second chances to one of the largest metro areas in the US. We'll be at three venues over three nights-join us for this multifaceted celebration!

Fall 2026
Working together with the incredible arts scene and amazing incarceration survivors we're returning with a transformative film festival celebration!

Fall 2026
Partnering with Indiana CURE, Reform Alliance, and other community partners we'll bring the community together to celebrate the voices and talents of incarceration survivors in the Midwest!

Find out about all the exciting projects that folks who survived incarceration are working on around the country and what's happening next for the Inthrive Film Festival!

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