Kingdom of Dreams Podcast
Kingdom of Dreams Podcast is a must-listen for film enthusiasts. As a director, producer, and passionate movie lover, I’ve always been captivated by the behind-the-scenes stories, especially those from my own filmmaking journey.
This podcast is dedicated to uncovering untold stories from Directors, Editors, Screenwriters, Cinematographers, Production Designers, Producers, Composers, VFX artists, and more. It also explores the highs and lows of building a career in filmmaking and the profound ways it shapes our personal lives.
Episodes
332 episodes
EP 332 - AMC+ 'Kill Jackie' - Editor - Byron Smith
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with editor Byron Smith to discuss his work on Kill Jackie, starring Catherine Zeta-Jones.We dive into the editing of Episodes 1 and 2, including a key emotional mo...
EP 331 - Composer - David Robbins - Life & Films
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with composer David Robbins for a deeply personal conversation about his life, music, and family.David opens up about losing his parents and his wife, the role music has pl...
EP 330 - 'The Fine Art of Rocky' - Author John Rivoli
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with artist John Rivoli, the official artist for MGM’s Rocky franchise and author of The Fine Art of Rocky: An Artistic Tribute from Screen to Canvas.We talk about the impa...
EP 329 - Editor Dody Dorn - 'Heart of the Beast' - Starring Brad Pitt
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with acclaimed editor Dody Dorn to discuss her work on Heart of the Beast, starring Brad Pitt.Dody takes us inside the editing room, from the importance of music in...
EP 328 - Bob Gale - Writer / Producer - 'Back to the Future Trilogy'
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with Bob Gale, writer and producer of the legendary Back to the Future trilogy.We talk about the upcoming book, Back to the Future: The Complete Screenplay...
EP 327 'Back to the Future - Complete Screenplay' - Flip Thru & Review
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I dive into Back to the Future: The Complete Screenplay, an incredible new book packed with never-before-seen images, the complete screenplay, behind-the-scenes material, and so much new info...
EP 326 - 'Africa: Earth's Wild Home' - Dr. Gladys Zikusoka - National Geographic Explorer
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with National Geographic Explorer Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka to discuss her role in the new National Geographic series Africa: Earth’s Wild Home.Dr. Gladys shares h...
EP 325 - 'The Forgotten Island' - Simon Wells - Storyboard Artist
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with filmmaker and storyboard artist Simon Wells to discuss his work at DreamWorks on The Forgotten Island.Simon takes us inside the film’s incredibly colorful and imag...
EP 324 - 'Fall 2: Deadpoint' - Cinematographer - Andrew Strahorn
🎙️ 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 ins...
EP 323 - 'The Cycle of Love' - Director/Protagonists - Orlando, P.K. & Lotta
🎙️ 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....
EP 322 - Filming 'Hanging by the Wire' - Cinematographer - Brendan McGinty
🎙️ 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 b...
EP 321 - 'The Last Breath First' - Novel - Nasreen Variyawa
🎙️ 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, ...
EP 320 - 'Hanging by the Wire' - Director - Mohammed Naqvi
🎙️ 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...
EP 319 - 'The End of Oak Street' - Editor - John Axelrad
🎙️ 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...
EP 318 - Filming 'The Odyssey' Book - Author James Mottram
🎙️ 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 prod...
EP 317 - William Stout - Illustrator - 'Pans Labyrinth', 'Predator', 'Return of the Living Dead'
🎙️ 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 iconi...
EP 316 - Production Designer - Alex McDowell - Planet Junk
🎙️ 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 Mino...
EP 315 - 'Sterling Point' - Costume Designer - Marissa Schwartz
🎙️ 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, ...
EP 314 - Directing 'Mustache' - Imran J. Khan
🎙️ 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 experience...
EP 313 - Directing 'Sopranos' & 'Alias' - Dan Attias
🎙️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 ac...
EP 312 - 'Little House of the Prairie' - Cinematographer - Kim Miles
🎙️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 findin...
EP 311 - Apple TV + 'Lucky' - Editor Byron Smith
🎙️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 a...
Episode 310 - 'Spiderman Brand New Day' - Editor - Harry Yoon
🎙️ 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...
EP 309 - The Heroism and Resiliency of 911' - Director - Michael Gier
🎙️ 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 extr...
