Uniting Film Artistans

Join us for a fascinating episode where Tena Parker opens up about her journey as she nears her 60th birthday, all while adapting to the fast-paced digital world around her. With a wealth of experience in the film industry, Tena shares her insights on the importance of creating new platforms, using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools, and harnessing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to kee...

Join us on this inspiring episode as we dive into the creative world of cinematography with Matthew Rivera, a passionate and accomplished D.P. known for his contributions to the film industry. In an engaging conversation with hosts Brittany and Tena, Matthew shares insights into his journey from working in various film departments to becoming a distinguished cinematographer. This episode explores...

Join us on this inspiring episode as we dive into the creative world of cinematography with Matthew Rivera, a passionate and accomplished D.P. known for his contributions to the film industry. In an engaging conversation with hosts Brittany and Tena, Matthew shares insights into his journey from working in various film departments to becoming a distinguished cinematographer. This episode explores...

In this episode, join host Tena Parker and guest Carla Bowen as they dive into the creative realm of the advertising and film industry. They discuss the necessity of film school in today’s creative landscape, with Tena sharing her unconventional journey into the business. From the value of hands-on experience over formal education to the importance of persistence in landing your first role, the co...

In this engaging episode, hosts Tena and Brittany engage in a thoughtful discussion with Producer Andrea Royer, focusing on personal growth and the significance of authentic connections. Tena and Brittany emphasize the importance of building self-confidence, highlighting that it is more about how one feels in the moment rather than merely appearance. Their camaraderie and strong friendship are evi...

Join Manny McCord and Kevin Lawson as they take us on a captivating journey behind the scenes of the hit movie Homestead. In this unfiltered and insightful conversation, the two actors share their personal experiences of being part of the tight-knit cast and crew, and the camaraderie that developed on set. Hear how Manny and Kevin navigated their own creative paths, from their early days in the in...

In this episode, Claire, Tena, and Brittany discuss the humanitarian aid that Claire is providing to stylists affected by the LA county fires. Claire is working to connect resources with the appropriate needs to help keep people working during this difficult time. They talk about Claire's efforts to support the stylist community, including providing resources and matching them with those in need....

Join Tena as she has an amazing conversation about the multifaceted journey of guest Chris Easterly. With 20 years of professional experience in Hollywood, Chris brings a wealth of insights as a writer, director, and producer. Discover how his pursuit of an MFA in screenwriting, despite his extensive background, opened new doors, including valuable connections. In this episode, Chris shares candid...

Have you ever wondered what it is really like to be behind the scenes on set with the hair and makeup crew? In this episode, Tena had the opportunity to do a Q & A session for Regent University’s "Film Production for Writers" class. You will hear Chris Easterly asking Tena questions about her career, and what happens behind the scenes with makeup and hair. Several students had an opportunity t...

In this episode, Tena and Brittany sit down with Bailey Chase, known for his role as Jeff Erickson in "Homestead." We discuss his journey from a football scholarship at Duke University to a successful acting career, the significance of his name change, and how his psychology education informs his craft. Bailey reflects on mentorship within the acting community and shares insights into preparing fo...

In today's episode, your co-hosts, Tena and Brittany, dive deep into the complexities of managing allergies within the film and beauty industry. Brittany shares her personal struggle in identifying multiple severe allergies, such as soy, and the profound impact they have on her daily life and career. We'll explore practical tools like the "Fig" app for navigating dietary restrictions and the impor...

Being in the film industry is not a small feat. It takes a lot of hours, hard work, and time away from family and friends. This week we invited actress, Kearran Giovanni, on the show to talk about her journey in the film industry, the balance of her personal and professional life, her transition from theater to film, and the vital support from her family. She reflects on her favorite roles, the ca...

Tena and Brittany take it solo this week and discuss the realities of the film industry, focusing on work-life balance, burnout, and the power of community. We share personal insights on the need for self-care amid relentless work and advocate for genuine connections over traditional networking. We explain more in depth our initiative, Uniting Artist, aimed at fostering collaboration in the film a...

In this episode, Brittany and Tena talk with producer Patrick Caligiuri who discusses his film industry journey, inspired by his early experience with films. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability and trust in unscripted production, while addressing challenges in the industry. Patrick highlights the shift in content consumption towards authentic storytelling and introduces his new platform a...

In this episode, Tena and her guest, Wynter Storm, discuss the work that she and her wife do with UBLAC, an artist collective in Utah aimed at uplifting over 60 Black professional artists. Wynter shares her journey as an entrepreneur and poet, highlighting the transformative power of art and the importance of collaboration within the community. We talk about UBLAC’s initiatives and Wynter reflects...

Welcome to another episode of Uniting Artists. In this episode, Tena sits down with Tammi Terrell, an accomplished hairstylist in the TV and film industry and creator of the innovative hair care line, Anew Gray. Join us as Tena and Tammi discuss the complexities facing the art and entertainment world, including the impact of potential strikes and AI on jobs. Tena shares her thoughts on forming a s...

In today's episode, Tena sits down with the incredible Stacy Richardson, CEO of Mobi Waste. Stacy unveils her innovative initiatives that leverage children's creativity to repurpose plastic waste while promoting a circular economy. We'll dive into her philosophy that creativity is only limited by imagination, her community-driven approach, and her groundbreaking educational programs that incorpora...

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of Uniting Artists ! Today, we focus on the iconic film hairstylist, Bunny Parker—who also happens to be Tena’s mother! We explore the successes, challenges, and fascinating stories from Bunny's incredible journey in the film industry, spanning back to the 1970s. We kick off with a fun quiz to test Tena’s knowledge about Bunny's career, share heartwarming...

Welcome to the debut episode of the Uniting Artist podcast! Join co-hosts Tena Parker and Brittany Troche as they introduce themselves and share their artistic journeys in the film and television industry. Tena, a second-generation hairstylist for film, and Brittany, driven by early inspirations and a creative family background, discuss how they got started and the challenges they’ve faced. Discov...

Uniting Artist podcast is offering a space for film creatives to interconnect, create, share stories, celebrate one another and mentor those who want to be in the industry. Brittany and Tena are two veteran hair and makeup film industry professionals who have nearly 60 years experience between them. (Literally Millions have seen their work) They have created a movement called Uniting Artist to hel...