Backstage at TENCROW Studios (BTS)

Backstage at TENCROW Studios (BTS)

Backstage at TENCROW Studios (BTS) celebrates the creative spirit of Eastern North Carolina, exploring film, music, art, photography, technology, and the business of creativity. Each episode offers behind-the-scenes insights and conversations with local artists, filmmakers, musicians, and entrepreneurs. Tune in for inspiring stories, industry tips, and a closer look at the people and projects shaping our regional creative landscape.

Episodes

July 10, 2025 72 mins

🎙️ Episode 9: Building a Horror Film Community – First Cut Productions
In 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 t...

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Backstage at TENCROW Studios: How the Civil War Could’ve Been Avoided | Part 2 w/ Bob Worden

In 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 decisio...

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🎙️ Backstage at TENCROW Studios | Episode 7 — Honey Head Films

In 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...

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May 30, 2025 93 mins

🎙️ Episode Title: Producing with Purpose: A Conversation with Ross Campbell of Wasted Potential Studios

In 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 sid...

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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 Revoluti...

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April 21, 2025 71 mins

In 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...

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In 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 landscap...

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December 31, 2024 69 mins

We'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.

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November 10, 2024 61 mins

In 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.

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