News & Recognition
Celebrating Stories. Celebrating Recognition.
Featured Recognition
At Belltower Pictures, our work is meant to inspire, connect, and create change. We’re honored when those stories resonate beyond the screen and are recognized by media outlets, community partners, and film festivals. This page highlights the moments when our films and mission have been featured in the news.
From local press features to national spotlights, Belltower Pictures is grateful for the recognition our work has received. Each article, interview, or review not only shines a light on our films, but also on the communities and individuals whose stories we’re privileged to tell.
Awards & Accolades
Belltower’s work has been honored by:
Emmy® Award – Outstanding Documentary (Cultural Category)
Anahita: A Mother’s Journey
Awarded by the Upper Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, 2024.
Emmy® Award – Outstanding Documentary (Historical/Cultural Category)
HEARD
Awarded by the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, 2020.
In the Media
Urbanna Man’s PTSD from Vietnam War is Focus of Documentary
Southside Sentinel
August 22, 2025
“HEARD” Documentary Featured on PBS
PBS
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