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 — and why Eastern NC is the launchpad
🏗️ What it takes to scale production capabilities across film and interactive media
💰 How they’re approaching funding, IP protection, and long-term creative control
Whether you're a filmmaker, investor, or just obsessed with where media is headed — this conversation offers a rare inside look at the future being built right now.
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