Ideas becomesomething here.
What can I help you bring to life?
Film, music, art, advanced post-production, and creative systems — one multidisciplinary studio, building for clients and audiences.
Here is what we’ve been building.
01 / Featured CTS Original
8-Episode Original Romantic Drama
A Million Miles Away
The story begins October 13.New episodes Tuesdays + Fridays
Marcus & Nia have history. As they begin thinking about each other again, they must decide whether the love that remains is enough to give their relationship another chance.
Watch the story. Hear the music. Listen to the conversation behind it.
Official Series Trailer / October 13
Watch the trailer.
The story is dramatized. The emotions underneath it are real.
Use the player controls to play.
02 / Original Music
Music Made for the Story
Some CTS productions begin with a story. Others begin with a song. Often, the two become inseparable.
Music / Chris Thompkins
A Million Miles Away
The music behind
Marcus & Nia.
Original music by Chris Thompkins. Explore the story, or start a conversation about music for your own production.
03 / Unpacking: After the Show
Go Beyond the Story
Unpacking is the after-show conversation behind CTS productions. Beginning with Marcus & Nia.
Explore UnpackingPremieres Friday, October 16 · 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET. Free to watch. No subscription required. Hosted by Chris Thompkins and Jenise McKeever, LMSW (GA).
Story, music, and the conversation behind it.
05 / The Studio + CTS Originals
Inside the Studio
A multidisciplinary creative studio bringing stories, sound, imagery, and digital experiences together for clients and audiences.
The person behind the practice
Built by Christopher Thompkins.
Stories, sound, visual art, and useful digital experiences. Explore the creative practice that connects them.
Meet the Founder06 / For Clients
What the Studio Does
For your next idea. For the people it will reach.
Advanced Video & Post-Production
Cinematic editing, documentary storytelling, image restoration, color refinement, sound, and polished final delivery.
02Custom Music & Licensing
Original songs, soundtracks, video jingles, and music for films, brands, and events. Licensing begins with a conversation.
03Websites & Digital Systems
Websites and connected digital experiences that support scheduling, communication, and the way a business works.
04Creative Strategy & Consulting
Concept development, creative direction, audience experience, and practical planning to move an idea forward.
05Training & Workshops
Boot Camp for Creators and customized learning in creative production, digital publishing, media, and creative-business systems.
07 / Advanced Video & Post-Production
From Raw Media to Finished Story
Footage, still images, audio, music, graphics, and narrative material — brought together into a polished finished production.
- Cinematic editing
- Image restoration & refinement
- Color & visual matching
- Sound & final delivery
Your idea. Our next conversation.
What Would You Like to Create?
Some projects begin with a clear plan. Others begin with an idea. Either is enough to start the conversation.