Filmmaker on bringing his new rom-com to the big screen

Creative producer Warin Henry, ’09, is embarking on the largest film journey of his career, and he’s using his three E’s framework to do it: “Educate, entertain, and enlighten.” Working with André Joseph, the director of his previous film (The Last Vendetta, the 2024 conclusion of an action trilogy), Henry hopes to fulfill a new screenwriter’s dream by bringing their romantic comedy to the big screen.

Breathing life into someone else’s story is an honor, Henry says. But the importance of accountability and responsibility is something he took to heart during his years at Richmond.

At the time, Richmond did not have a film program, so Henry majored in history. But the choice played a substantial role in shaping the kind of producer he is today, he says. His history courses taught him situational analysis, understanding, and critical thinking, while documentary journalism classes gave him an opportunity to learn outside the classroom — and get his first taste of life behind the lens. “Richmond really helped me grow as a person, not just as a student,” he says.

In New York, the indie film scene opened his eyes to the power of amplifying diverse perspectives, especially those of women and people of color. “It’s about bringing everyone to these rooms and giving them these opportunities to tell their stories,” Henry says. “It enlightens all of us.”

A few documentaries and feature films and one graduate degree in cinematography later, Henry is bringing all he’s learned as a creative producer to his latest project: a feature film with a potential theatrical release.

Now, guided by his three E’s, he’s creating space for new stories and promoting those voices most often overlooked. “Everyone leaves a legacy, whether they want to or not,” Henry says. “You want to make sure that you’re leaving a legacy that has a positive impact.”