Fourth Soil Cinema
Stories That Matter.
Fourth Soil Cinema — independent films from Norfolk, Virginia.
Selected Works
Films & Projects
Drama · 2024
The Weight of Still Water
A grieving father returns to his hometown and confronts the silence he left behind.
View ProjectDrama · 2023
Ember
Two estranged siblings reunite in the aftermath of a family tragedy and discover what was never said.
View ProjectDocumentary · In Development
Common Ground
A documentary portrait of community, faith, and resilience in coastal Virginia.
View ProjectThe Company
Rooted in Story.
Fourth Soil Cinema is an independent film production company founded by filmmaker Armond Brundridge in Norfolk, Virginia. We develop and produce narrative films and documentaries with an emphasis on meaningful, character-driven dramas — stories that seamlessly reflect truth, inspire good, and evoke beauty. We believe in the power of cinema to illuminate the human condition, and we are committed to building a body of work that is both artistically uncompromising and deeply human.
Armond Brundridge
Founder & Filmmaker
Festival Selections & Recognition
Virginia Film Festival
Official Selection
Hampton Roads Film Festival
Official Selection
Richmond International Film Festival
Official Selection
DC Independent Film Festival
Official Selection
Chesapeake Film Festival
Best Short Film
Norfolk, Virginia
Collaborate. Connect. Create.
We welcome conversations about collaboration, press inquiries, and creative partnerships.