Belltower Pictures is launching Scene in Virginia, a monthly documentary and film screening series at the historic Byrd Theatre in Carytown, and is currently supporting projects from the Indie Artist Fund and the Alliance for Unitive Justice. The organization’s RVA Faith & Film Forum continues to grow, recently featuring guests from The Sunroom and RVA Magazine. Read the full Winter 2026 newsletter for updates on board members, upcoming events, and ways to get involved

Belltower Pictures wrapped up a successful fall fundraiser at the Byrd Theatre, screening Emmy Award-winning documentaries alongside previews of two upcoming films, KNOCK and Bob Doing Bob Things. The organization also unveiled a new website and welcomed new board member Shauna Elgin, a finance expert, while continuing to grow its monthly RVA Faith & Film Forum. Read the full Fall 2025 newsletter for sponsor highlights, board opportunities, and ways to get involved.

Belltower Pictures announced fiscal sponsorship of Bob Doing Bob Things, a new documentary following Marine veteran Bob Means’ journey from Vietnam-era PTSD to healing through decades of volunteer work. The organization also celebrated Richmond’s 804 Day in Shockoe Bottom and spotlighted new board member Jamie Clark, founder of creative consultancy UNRAVLit. Read the full Summer 2025 newsletter for upcoming film screening dates, Faith & Film Forum recaps, and ways to support the mission.

Belltower Pictures co-hosted Muse + Machine, a sold-out panel event at Richmond’s Robinson Theater exploring AI and human creativity, and participated as sponsors and panelists at the Big Dipper Innovation Summit. The Faith & Film Forum is growing so quickly it’s outpacing its current space, prompting a search for a larger venue. Read the full Spring 2025 newsletter for board member highlights, featured guest recaps, and ways to support the mission.

Belltower Pictures announced a spring Anti-Human Trafficking Symposium in Richmond to support their upcoming documentary KNOCK, and hosted a joint panel with the Richmond International Film Festival’s Arts Institute on human storytelling in the age of AI. The organization also shared plans for a redesigned website and spotlighted board member Russ Parker, a longtime Richmond business and civic leader. Read the full Winter 2025 newsletter for event details, Faith & Film Forum highlights, and ways to get involved.

Belltower Pictures celebrated winning their second Emmy Award — this time for Anahita in the Cultural Documentary category — while diving deep into research for their next documentary, KNOCK, on human trafficking, including participation in the Virginia Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Summit. The team also spotlighted longtime board member Stephen Hawley Martin, a three-time Writer’s Digest Book Award winner and publisher of The Oaklea Press. Read the full Fall 2024 newsletter for Faith & Film Forum guest highlights and details on their upcoming anti-human trafficking symposium.

Belltower Pictures celebrated Richmond’s 804 Day and spotlighted board member Taylor Quinn, CEO of Filmspire and active contributor to the Richmond business community. President Craig Martin also launched the first book in a new trilogy exploring artificial intelligence’s impact on the human experience. Read the full Summer 2024 newsletter for a roundup of recent Faith & Film Forum featured guests and ways to get involved.

Belltower Pictures introduced their next film project and spotlighted board member Angi Kane, an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and Creative Director whose background spans web development, marketing, and documentary work. The newsletter also highlighted the real-world impact of their productions — from deepening awareness to influencing policy. Read the full Spring 2024 newsletter to learn more about their mission and how to get involved.

Belltower Pictures launched their newsletter with a leadership update, welcoming Craig Rolan Martin as President and Kimberly Jennings as Executive Director, while celebrating past successes including their Emmy Award-winning documentary HEARD and Anahita‘s nationwide PBS run. The issue also teased their upcoming documentary KNOCK, focused on human trafficking, and outlined ambitious plans to grow the RVA Faith & Film Forum and deepen ties to the Virginia film community. Read the full Winter 2024 inaugural issue to learn about Belltower’s mission and how to get involved.