The Inthrive Film Festival is the only film festival celebrating the voices and talents of the formerly incarcerated.
The Inthrive Film Festival is open to both short and long form submissions of scripted and documentary films. The only requirement is that the film must include the talents of someone who has been incarcerated. This can include acting, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, and other prominent roles.
The inaugural Inthrive Film Festival was held in Richmond, Virginia, on October 14, 2023, with additional festivals in Arlington, VA, (Metro DC) on April 14 and Emporia, VA (the center of Virginia's Prison Industrial complex) in the summer of 2024.
On October 19, 2024, we'll kick off our 2024-25 festival season in Richmond, VA. From there the selected films will travel to multiple cities to bring the talents and voices of folks who have survived incarceration to a broader audience around the country!
The leadership of Inthrive Film Festival are all justice impacted and are excited to be able to amplify the skills and talents of those previously incarcerated so others can see their talents.