Est. 1991

Kent C. Williamson founded Paladin Pictures, Inc. and Paladin Media Group along with the Community Films Foundation, a non-profit that connects filmmakers with mission organizations who need help telling their stories.

Kent's EMMY® nominated film By War & By God won Best of Show, the Human Spirit Award, Best Direction, and Best Editing at the Docs Without Borders Film Festival as well as several awards at other various festivals around the country. His films include the dramatic featureWhen Love Walks In, the thought-provoking documentary Rebellion of Thought as well as the extremely controversial documentary Stained Glass Rainbows.

On August 2nd of 2019, Kent was tragically taken by a drunk driver along with his sister and brother-in-law and their youngest daughter, Kent's niece. He lives on through his bride and six children scattered across Central Virginia.

Kent's passion and values forever impact Paladin, our reputation, and our approach to the industry.