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Backstage at TENCROW Studios (BTS)First Cut Productions🎙️ Episode 9: Building a Horror Film Community – First Cut ProductionsIn this episode of Backstage at TENCROW Studios, we sit down with Mark Bellinger and Christine Golden of First Cut Productions, the creative force behind the First Cut Horror Film Festival in Wilmington, NC. 🎬Now entering its second year, the festival has quickly become a cornerstone for indie horror filmmakers—showcasing spine-tingling shorts from around the globe while spotlighting local talent with heart and humor. Mark and Christine talk about the origins of the festival, its explosive growth, their wildly creative award design, and how they’re building a dee...2025-07-101h 12Backstage at TENCROW Studios (BTS)Bob Worden, esq. - Author (pt.2 The Civil War)Backstage at TENCROW Studios: How the Civil War Could’ve Been Avoided | Part 2 w/ Bob WordenIn this gripping Part 2 of our ongoing podcast series with mediator and historian Bob Worden, we dive deep into one of the most defining and misunderstood chapters in American history: the Civil War.Using his experience as a mediator and former litigation strategist, Bob approaches history the same way he analyzes lawsuits—dissecting decisions, identifying missed opportunities for resolution, and asking: Could this war have been prevented?Together with host Mike McCoy—retired Special Operations veteran and co-fou...2025-07-031h 51Backstage at TENCROW Studios (BTS)Honey Head Films - Indie Filmmaking, Growth & Strategy🎙️ Backstage at TENCROW Studios | Episode 7 — Honey Head FilmsIn this episode, we sit down with Kristi Ray and Erika Arlee of Honey Head Films, the powerhouse behind the award-winning indie feature A Song for Imogene. What begins as a conversation about their creative journey quickly evolves into a deep and candid discussion about building sustainable careers as filmmakers outside of Hollywood.We talk about the magic of grassroots filmmaking, the power of trusting your gut when assembling a team, and what it really takes to make a micro-budget feature film — and then level up. Kristi and Erika...2025-06-251h 23Backstage at TENCROW Studios (BTS)How to Fund a Film - Ross Campbell🎙️ Episode Title: Producing with Purpose: A Conversation with Ross Campbell of Wasted Potential StudiosIn this episode of Backstage at TENCROW Studios, we sit down with producer, director, and industry strategist Ross Campbell, COO of Wasted Potential Studios and former head of Ark Entertainment. From childhood acting roles to international film financing, Ross brings a wealth of experience and candid insight into the business side of making movies — and the real work it takes to turn ideas into distribution-ready productions.Ross shares how he transitioned from acting into producing, studying at Chapman University's creative producing program...2025-05-301h 33Backstage at TENCROW Studios (BTS)Bob Worden, esq. - Author (pt. 1 - American Revolution)In this episode, we sit down with attorney, mediator, and author Bob Worden, Esq., who brings a fresh lens to some of the most pivotal wars in history. Drawing from his book How to Stop Wars and Save the World, Bob shares what happens when you apply the mindset of a professional dispute resolver to global conflict—specifically the American Revolution, Civil War, and Vietnam.We dive into the real reasons behind the American Revolution, including Britain's strategic missteps, leadership failures, and a deep misunderstanding of colonial life. Bob unpacks how bad information, personal egos, and logistical chaos made wa...2025-05-071h 20Backstage at TENCROW Studios (BTS)Wasted Potential & Ark EntertainmentIn this episode of Backstage at TENCROW Studios, we sit down with the founders of Wasted Potential Studios and Ark Entertainment to pull back the curtain on a game-changing partnership. What happens when a film studio, a $100M game dev powerhouse, and a film financing company decide to build something bigger — together?We break down:🎮 How gaming, filmmaking, and VFX are merging in real-time💡 The origins of their joint venture — and why Eastern NC is the launchpad🏗️ What it takes to scale production capabilities across film and interactive media💰 How they’re approa...2025-04-211h 11Backstage at TENCROW Studios (BTS)Jesse LaFlair - Actor, Stuntman, and Freerunning ProfessionalIn this episode we're sitting down and chatting with Jesse LaFlair, a world-renowned freerunner, pro stuntman, and content creator who's pushed the boundaries of movement both on screen and online. Known for his viral parkour videos and roles in major films like X-Men: Apocalypse and Alita: Battle Angel, Jesse blends athleticism with storytelling to inspire a global audience. Whether he's navigating Hollywood sets or urban landscapes, Jesse is all about defying limits and staying true to the grind.2025-04-011h 10Backstage at TENCROW Studios (BTS)Joe Tracey - Orion StudiosWe're sitting down with Joe Tracey, one of the owners of Baltimore's biggest music recording and rehearsal studios - Orion Studios. In this episode we talk about his studio, some of the challenges they overcame during the pandemic, film, and music.2024-12-311h 09Backstage at TENCROW Studios (BTS)James Jones Jr. - Bearhug ProductionsIn our first ever Backstage at TENCROW Studios podcast we're chatting with Writer, Director, Producer - James Jones Jr. from Greenville, NC. He's best known for his film Freedom of NC and recently PAYDERT which is out in select theaters and also screening at TENCROW Studios from November 9-11 and 15-17. In this episode we talk about his filmmaking journey and some of the challenges he encountered during the making of PAYDERT.2024-11-101h 01