SAVE THE DATE for the Inthrive Film Festival 2026-27 Season
Richmond, VA: October 1-4, 2026
Join us in Richmond, VA, as we kick-off the start of our 4th season with 4 days of films, speakers, and celebrations throughout the city! You'll have a chance to meet filmmakers, advocates, activists, and entrepreneurs who have gone from incarceration to thriving as we celebrate what's possible when we hear the authentic stories of incarceration survivors!
A Weekend in Richmond followed by a year around America!
Virginia Film Festival
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Fredericksburg, Virginia
October 26, 2025
We return to the Virginia Film Festival with a block of films celebrating what's possible after incarceration. This is a ticketed event. More info here.
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Fredericksburg, Virginia
November 1, 2025
Partnering with Virginia CARES and Fail Safe-ERA, we're amplifying the voices and talents of incarceration survivors in Fredericksburg, VA!
Hampton Roads Virginia
Fredericksburg, Virginia
November 18, 2025
In partnership with Christopher Newport University & Virginia CARES we're bringing the voices and talents of incarceration survivors to the Hampton Roads community!
Boston, Massachusetts
March 16-17, 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.
Central Appalachia
South Bend, Indiana
March 27-29, 2026
In partnership with Virginia CARES & WMMT we're heading to Central Appalachia for 3 days in 2 states as we show what's possible after incarceration with communities where prisons have an outsized impact.
South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, Indiana
April 9-11, 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!
Rock Hill, SC (Metro Charlotte)
Rock Hill, SC (Metro Charlotte)
Rock Hill, SC (Metro Charlotte)
Partnering with Winthrop University we bring the powerful, formative stories of incarceration survivors to metro Charlotte.
Maine
Rock Hill, SC (Metro Charlotte)
Rock Hill, SC (Metro Charlotte)
May 1 & 2, 2026
Partnering with the Maine Department of Corrections we're bringing a unique inside/outside film festival to Main State Prison and Rockland, ME, so the Rockland community and prison residents can be inspired to believe in what's possible after incarceration.
Danville, Virginia
Rock Hill, SC (Metro Charlotte)
Petersburg, Virginia
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.
Petersburg, Virginia
Petersburg, Virginia
Petersburg, Virginia
Summer 2026
Working with local advocates and places of worship we're bringing the powerful voice of incarceration survivors to one of the most over incarcerated cities in Virginia.
Northern New Jersey
Petersburg, Virginia
Northern New Jersey
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!
Atlanta, Georgia
Petersburg, Virginia
Northern New Jersey
Summer 2026
Partnering with incarceration surviving filmmakers and the justice reform & faith commnities we'll celebrate what's possible after incarceration in the South's filmmaking hub!
Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia
Summer 2026
Working with reentry and community leaders we return to Northern Virginia to celebrate the stories and accomplishments of incarceration survivors.
Roanoke, Virginia
Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia
Summer 2026
Partnering with incarceration surviving filmmakers and the justice reform & faith commnities we'll celebrate what's possible after incarceration in the heart of the Roanoke Valley!
Columbus, Ohio
Northern Virginia
Columbus, Ohio
Fall 2026
Working together with the incredible arts scene and amazing incarceration survivors we're returning with a transformative film festival celebration!
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