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
316 episodes
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...
EP 308 - Producer Eric Watson' - 'The Fountain'
🎙️ 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 th...
EP 307 - Filming 'The Devil's Mouth' - Cinematographer - James Kniest
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 h...
EP 306 - 'Night Nurse' - Director and Actresses - Press Day
🎙️ 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 cr...
EP 305 - 'I Love Boosters' - Cinematographer Natasha Braier
🎙️ 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....
EP 304 - Set Decorator - 'Napoleon', 'Gladiator 2' & AI
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with acclaimed set decorator Elli Griff, whose extraordinary career has helped bring some of cinema’s most iconic worlds to life, including Napoleon, Gladiator II, Gladiator, Edge ...
EP 303 - Cinematographer - Celiana Cárdenas - 'Cape Fear' - Apple TV +
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with acclaimed cinematographer Celiana Cárdenas, whose impressive career spans feature films, television, and documentaries, including the highly anticipated Apple TV+ series Cape ...
EP 302 - Editor Christopher Nelson - 'Lost', 'West Wing' & 'Sx Feet Under'
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with acclaimed editor Christopher Nelson, whose remarkable television career includes iconic series such as The West Wing, Lost, and Six Feet Under.Christopher shares stori...
EP 301 - Production Designer - James Bissell - 'E.T.', 'Jumanji', '300', 'Rocketeer'
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with acclaimed production designer James D. Bissell, whose extraordinary career has helped shape beloved films including E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Rocketeer, Jumanji, and 300...
EP 300 - 'The Rocketeer' - Screenwriter - Danny Bilson
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with screenwriter Danny Bilson for a fascinating conversation about the making of the cult classic adventure film The Rocketeer.Danny shares the incredible story behind how...
EP 299 - 'Body of Lies' - Set Decorator - Sonja Klaus
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down once again with set decorator Sonja Klaus for another fascinating conversation about her adventures working alongside legendary director Ridley Scott.This time, we dive int...
EP 298 - Requiem for a Dream - Producer - Eric Watson
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with producer Eric Watson for a fascinating conversation about the making of Darren Aronofsky’s cult classics Pi and Requiem for a Dream.Eric takes us behind the scenes of ...
EP 297 - Secrets of the Bees - Director Nadége Laici
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with Nadége Laici, director of Secrets of the Bees, for a fascinating conversation a...
EP 296 - Decorating 'Bridgerton' Series - Natalie Papageorgiadis
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with Natalie Papageorgiadis for a fascinating conversation about set decoration on the Netflix series Bridgerton.Natalie takes us behind the scenes of crafting the show’s r...
EP 295 - Directing 'The Dinosaurs' - Netflix - Steven Spielberg
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with editors Jolyon Sutcliffe and Joe Fereday to talk about their work on The Dinosaurs.They share insights into shaping a series that blends real-world natural his...
EP 294 - The Making of 'Gladiator 2' - Author & Filmmaker - John Walsh
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with author John Walsh to talk about his book Gladiator II: The Making of Ridley Scott’s Epic Sequel.John shares the unique access he had to the production of Gladiator II, ...
EP 293 - 'The Dinosaurs' - Cinematographer - Jamie Mcpherson - Steven Spielberg
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with cinematographer Jamie McPherson to talk about his work on The Dinosaurs, executive produced by Steven Spielberg for Netflix.Jamie shares his approach to crafting t...
EP 292 - Cutting 'Nuremberg' - Editor Tom Eagles - Starring Russell Crowe
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with film editor Tom Eagles to talk about Nuremberg, directed by James Vanderbilt.Tom shares how he shaped the film’s powerful narrative by weaving in historical footage an...
