Backstage at TENCROW Studios (BTS)
Backstage at TENCROW Studios (BTS)
Podcast Description
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.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on a variety of themes surrounding the arts, including film, music, photography, and technology. Episodes explore topics such as the creative intersections in media production, historical perspectives on conflict resolution with expert guests like Bob Worden, and innovative partnerships in film and gaming, exemplified by the founders of Wasted Potential Studios and Ark Entertainment.
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.
🎙️ 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 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 deeply connected horror film community in Eastern North Carolina.
We also explore:
The secret sauce behind a successful horror festival 🧛♂️
What it really takes to host 31 films in a single day
Why Wilmington is becoming a magnet for indie filmmakers
The challenges of producing passion projects with limited budgets
Future goals and how YOU can get involved as a filmmaker or sponsor
🩸 Submissions for this year’s festival are open through August 3rd — don’t miss your chance! You can submit your film on Film Freeway here: https://filmfreeway.com/TheFirstCutFilmFest?pending=true
💀 Visit https://www.firstcutproductionsllc.com/ or follow @firstcutproductions on Instagram for more.
#FirstCutFilmFest #IndieHorror #WilmingtonNC #BackstageAtTENCROW #ShotAtTENCROW
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