Kingdom of Dreams Podcast

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  EP 324 - 'Fall 2: Deadpoint' - Cinematographer - Andrew Strahorn 09.09.2026 55min

  Tell us what you though of the episode 🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with cinematographer Andrew Strahorn to discuss his work on Fall 2: Deadpoint and the technical challenges of telling a story through the camera. Andrew takes us inside the visual approach to the film, from camera choices and framing to capturing scale, tension, and emotion. We also explore the challenges of production, the visual arc of the story, and how the journey evolved alongside the c...
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  EP 323 - 'The Cycle of Love' - Director/Protagonists - Orlando, P.K. & Lotta 07.09.2026 27min

  Tell us what you though of the episode 🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with Academy Award-winning director Orlando von Einsiedel and protagonists P.K. and Lotta to discuss their remarkable journey of making the film. We explore how Orlando, P.K. and Lotta came together, the challenges they faced along the way, and the trust and connection that developed as they worked to bring this deeply personal story to the screen. It’s a beautiful conversation about filmmak...
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  EP 322 - Filming 'Hanging by the Wire' - Cinematographer - Brendan McGinty 04.09.2026 1min

  Tell us what you though of the episode 🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with cinematographer Brendan McGinty to discuss his work on the gripping documentary Hanging by a Wire. Brendan takes us behind the camera to explore how the film captures both the emotional human moments and the edge-of-your-seat suspense surrounding this extraordinary real-life incident in Pakistan. We discuss the visual approach, filming under intense circumstances, and finding the balan...
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  EP 321 - 'The Last Breath First' - Novel - Nasreen Variyawa 02.09.2026 43min

  Tell us what you though of the episode 🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with author Nasreen Variyawa to discuss her first novel, The Last Breath First, and the deeply personal journey behind the book. Nasreen opens up about loss, grief, and how those experiences found their way into her writing. We explore the process of turning grief into storytelling, creating characters from a place of emotion, and finding meaning and hope through the creative process. It’s a...
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  EP 320 - 'Hanging by the Wire' - Director - Mohammed Naqvi 31.08.2026 24min

  Tell us what you though of the episode 🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with acclaimed filmmaker Mohammed Ali Naqvi to discuss his documentary Hanging by a Wire, based on an extraordinary real-life incident in Pakistan. Mohammed takes us behind the scenes of bringing this remarkable story to the screen, from capturing the real people and events to building the edge-of-your-seat suspense that makes the documentary unfold like a thriller. He also shares fascinatin...
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  EP 319 - 'The End of Oak Street' - Editor - John Axelrad 28.08.2026 45min

  Tell us what you though of the episode 🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with acclaimed editor John Axelrad, ACE, to discuss his work on The End of Oak Street, one of the most remarkable films of the year. John takes us inside the editing room, breaking down how tension and suspense are carefully built, how pacing shapes the audience’s experience, and the choices that turn individual moments into a gripping sequence. We also dive into a specific scene, with John ...
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  EP 318 - Filming 'The Odyssey' Book - Author James Mottram 26.08.2026 42min

  Tell us what you though of the episode 🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with author and film journalist James Mottram to discuss his book Filming The Odyssey and the making of Christopher Nolan’s epic film. James takes us behind the production, sharing stories from the cast and crew, his favorite sequences, Christopher Nolan’s filmmaking approach, and the extraordinary practical effects used to bring the story to life. We also explore the ambitious use of IMAX 7...
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  EP 317 - William Stout - Illustrator - 'Pans Labyrinth', 'Predator', 'Return of the Living Dead' 24.08.2026 44min

  Tell us what you though of the episode 🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with acclaimed illustrator and concept artist William Stout to discuss his remarkable career in filmmaking and design. William takes us behind his work on iconic films including Pan’s Labyrinth, Predator, and The Return of the Living Dead. He shares stories about how he met Guillermo del Toro, sharing an office with Kathleen Kennedy and Steven Spielberg, and his experiences working with Geor...
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  EP 316 - Production Designer - Alex McDowell - Planet Junk 21.08.2026 51min

  Tell us what you though of the episode 🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with acclaimed production designer Alex McDowell to discuss his remarkable career in filmmaking and world-building. Alex takes us behind the creation of films including Minority Report and The Cat in the Hat, exploring how production design helps build entire worlds and shape the audience’s experience of a story. We also discuss his creative approach to world-building and his new venture, P...
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  EP 315 - 'Sterling Point' - Costume Designer - Marissa Schwartz 19.08.2026 44min

  Tell us what you though of the episode 🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with costume designer Marissa Schwartz to discuss her work on the Amazon Prime Video series Sterling Point. Marissa takes us behind the costume design process for the show, from developing the characters’ individual looks to bringing the world of Sterling Point to life while filming in Canada. We also discuss her creative process, the challenges and discoveries that came with the production...
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  EP 314 - Directing 'Mustache' - Imran J. Khan 17.08.2026 55min

  Tell us what you though of the episode 🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with writer and director Imran J. Khan to discuss his deeply personal film Mustache. Imran takes us behind the making of the film, from drawing on his own experiences to the challenges of bringing such a personal story to the screen. We also discuss how his background as an editor influences the way he writes and directs, and what it was like working with Alicia Silverstone. It’s a fascinati...
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  EP 313 - Directing 'Sopranos' & 'Alias' - Dan Attias 14.08.2026 1u 4min

  Tell us what you though of the episode 🎙️On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with acclaimed director Dan Attias to discuss his work on The Sopranos and Alias. Dan takes us behind his approach to directing, from working closely with actors and shaping performances to understanding the power of silence within a scene. We discuss how sometimes saying less can create greater tension, emotion, and meaning. It’s a fascinating conversation about directing, performance, colla...
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  EP 312 - 'Little House of the Prairie' - Cinematographer - Kim Miles 12.08.2026 44min

  Tell us what you though of the episode 🎙️On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with acclaimed cinematographer Kim Miles to discuss his work on Little House on the Prairie. Kim takes us behind the cinematography of the series and talks about finding beauty in the simplicity of the story and its world. We discuss the challenges of working with different directors, creating an authentic visual style, and filming within an entire town built from the ground up by the product...
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  EP 311 - Apple TV + 'Lucky' - Editor Byron Smith 10.08.2026 43min

  Tell us what you though of the episode 🎙️On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with acclaimed editor Byron Smith to discuss his work on the Apple TV+ crime drama Lucky. Byron takes us behind the editing process and explores how the series blends crime and suspense with complicated family relationships at its core. We discuss shaping those emotional dynamics through the edit, balancing tension with character-driven moments, and how Annette Bening’s character becomes a p...
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  Episode 310 - 'Spiderman Brand New Day' - Editor - Harry Yoon 07.08.2026 59min

  Tell us what you though of the episode 🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with award winning editor Harry Yoon to discuss his work on Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Harry takes us behind the editing of some of the film’s biggest moments, including the emotional scene where Spider Man takes MJ home and the thrilling Hand Ninja fight sequence. We explore how those scenes came together in the edit, the creative decisions that shaped the film’s pacing and emotion, and ho...
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  EP 309 - The Heroism and Resiliency of 911' - Director - Michael Gier 05.08.2026 50min

  Tell us what you though of the episode 🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with award-winning filmmaker Michael Gier to discuss his powerful documentary The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11: From Tragedy to Triumph. Michael shares the stories of extraordinary courage, compassion, and resilience that emerged from one of history’s darkest days. We explore the contrast between the response on Wall Street and among the homeless community, the inspiring story of a Muslim...
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  EP 308 - Producer Eric Watson' - 'The Fountain' 03.08.2026 49min

  Tell us what you though of the episode 🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with producer Eric Watson to discuss the making of Darren Aronofsky’s epic science fiction drama The Fountain. Eric shares the remarkable journey of bringing the film to the screen, including its early development with Brad Pitt attached to star, the challenges of a shrinking budget, and how the production evolved into the version audiences know today. We also explore the often-overlooked re...
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  EP 307 - Filming 'The Devil's Mouth' - Cinematographer - James Kniest 27.07.2026 42min

  Tell us what you though of the episode Amazon Prime - The Devil's Mouth - Amazon Prime - July 29th - https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0STZE8PTP4X3KY6LTBU93B8OE1 🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with cinematographer James Kniest to discuss his work on the underwater survival thriller The Devil’s Mouth. James shares what it was like collaborating with director Jeff Wadlow to create the film’s tense and immersive visual style, balancing suspense with the challe...
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  EP 306 - 'Night Nurse' - Director and Actresses - Press Day 16.07.2026 20min

  Tell us what you though of the episode 🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with director Georgia Bernstein and actresses Mimi Rogers and Cemre Paksoy to discuss their new psychological drama, Night Nurse. Georgia shares the creative influences behind the film, including the work of David Cronenberg and Atom Egoyan, and how those inspirations helped shape its unsettling tone, visual style, and emotional atmosphere. We also explore the process of balancing suspense w...
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  EP 305 - 'I Love Boosters' - Cinematographer Natasha Braier 10.07.2026 1u 19min

  Tell us what you though of the episode 🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with acclaimed cinematographer Natasha Braier, ASC, whose remarkable body of work includes The Neon Demon, Honey Boy, Gloria Bell, and the upcoming feature I Love Boosters. Natasha takes us behind the visual language of I Love Boosters, discussing how she worked with the director to translate the film’s unique vision into striking imagery. We explore the creative conversations that shaped t...