MILLTOWN FOUNDATION RICHWOOD
Encouraging and nurturing the arts in our community
RICHWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
November 5-7 | 2026
Sponsored by:
Richwood Community Film Workshops
July 11th & 18th
The Richwood Community Center, 20 Avenue B, Richwood, WV
Whether you want to create your own films from start to finish, or simply capture quality video for reels, ads, web, or design, this film workshop is an introduction to the creative process behind digital filmmaking – from storyboards, scriptwriting, lighting, and video production, to shooting using a variety of styles for cinematic and commercial projects.
This workshop will run over two weekends. Discussions will include storyboarding, lighting and mood, creating/editing sound effects. Activities will include acting, lighting and camera techniques, editing and sound design. The workshop will conclude with a group screening, critique and peer feedback in a supportive environment to discuss what worked and what didn’t.
Set your calendars for July 11 and July 18, 2026 and spend both days in Richwood as we combine classroom instruction and location shoots with a group screening and review as the conclusion to the workshop!
Registration is on a donation basis. Donations will be accepted the day of the workshops. Register below and get ready to create your very own film!
Register here!
Milltown Community Arts Hub
Our first big goal is to create a space for artists and makers of all kinds to visit, learn, teach, and create through the rehabilition of the Milltown Building as a community arts hub. A space for workshops - art shows - performance arts - and creating in all forms.
Music
Pottery
Fiber Work
Glass
Performing Arts
Woodworking
Making
Creating
Tinkering
Milltown Foundation Richwood currently owns the former Recreation Center built by the Cherry River Boom and Lumber Company for its employees. In 1939 the building was acquired by the Nicholas County Board of Education and the beloved Milltown School ran there until the late 1970s. Former students still speak of the homemade bread smells greeting them every morning and the excellent teachers. Craig and Judy Lipscomb drew up a floor plan of the school as they remember it. The earlier version of the building was a mystery until Sue Wilcox found a clipping in her father’s trunk.
Recently, architectural plans were undertaken by TBD Studios under Omar Hakeem’s lead and the building was found to be sound. Funding for this was provided with an Appalachian Regional Commission Power Grant and support from the WV Community Development Hub and DARRE initiative.
Studies show that people are happier when they are engaged in creative projects. We hope to create a space that makes room for that engagement.
