1610 Media · Chesapeake, Virginia
Authentic Nonfiction Stories That Matter
1610 Media creates documentary films that preserve history, explore the human experience, and help audiences see people, events, and ideas more clearly.
Who We Are
About 1610 Media
1610 Media is an independent media company based in Chesapeake, Virginia, specializing in nonfiction storytelling through documentary films.
Our work explores history, culture, faith, education, identity, family, and the human experience through carefully researched stories created with honesty, purpose, and respect.
In addition to documentaries, 1610 Media publishes original books and develops music and educational media connected to meaningful storytelling. We use modern creative tools while remaining committed to authentic voices, documented sources, transparent storytelling, and human-centered work.
Our Focus
Documentary Storytelling
Documentaries are the primary focus of 1610 Media. We develop nonfiction films built around real people, firsthand experiences, historical research, thoughtful interviews, and carefully documented events.
Historical Documentaries
Films that bring overlooked people, places, and events into clearer view.
Human Stories
Documentaries centered on identity, purpose, family, faith, education, and personal transformation.
Organizational Stories
Nonfiction films that help churches, nonprofits, schools, cultural organizations, and businesses communicate their mission and impact.
Active Project
Current Documentary Work
Chasing Freedom
Chasing Freedom is a short documentary exploring the meaning of freedom through the story of William "Billy" Flora, the Battle of Great Bridge, and the ongoing human struggle between outward liberty and inward bondage.
Featured Book
Drawings from the Duck Pond
By Astor Branch
A work of fiction inspired by the author's experiences working with students as a special education teacher. The story uses fictional characters and situations to explore friendship, communication, decision-making, personal responsibility, and the challenges students face while learning to understand themselves and others.
This is a work of fiction. Characters and situations are fictional, though the story was inspired by real classroom experiences.
Looking Ahead
What We Are Building
1610 Media is building a focused body of work centered on documentary storytelling, publishing, music, and educational media. As new projects are completed, they will be added to this website.
Documentaries
Nonfiction films rooted in research, real people, and meaningful questions.
Books
Original fiction and nonfiction developed from experience, imagination, education, and thoughtful observation.
Music and Educational Media
Original songs and learning resources that support larger stories, ideas, and creative projects.
The Founder
Meet R.E. LeBlanc
R.E. LeBlanc is a documentary filmmaker, producer, author, educator, and storyteller based in Chesapeake, Virginia. A retired high school special education teacher and graduate student in producing, he brings the perspective of an educator, researcher, and lifelong learner to every project. His work is shaped by a strong interest in history, faith, culture, identity, family, and personal transformation. He founded 1610 Media to create thoughtful films, books, music, and educational media that help people see themselves, others, and the world more clearly.
Get in Touch
Connect With 1610 Media
For documentary inquiries, creative partnerships, publishing questions, speaking opportunities, or general information, contact 1610 Media.
Chesapeake, Virginia