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
272 episodes
EP 272 - 'Predator Badlands' - Production Designer - Ra Vincent
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, we sit down with acclaimed production designer Ra Vincent, who takes us inside the creative world behind Predator: Badlands—from shaping a gritty alien-versus-human frontier to crafting intim...
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Episode 272
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46:23
EP 271 - Prop Master - Kevin Hughes - Coppola & Paul Thomas Anderson
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, we sit down with acclaimed casting director Magdalena Szwarcbart, whose remarkable career includes working on Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-winning film Schindler’s List. Magdalena shares her ...
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Episode 271
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1:02:10
EP 270 - 'Schindler's List' - Casting Director - Magdalena Szwarcbart
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, we sit down with acclaimed casting director Magdalena Szwarcbart, whose remarkable career includes working on Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-winning film Schindler’s List. Magdalena shares her fasc...
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Episode 270
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1:06:28
EP 269 - 'No Honor' - Author Awais Khan
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, we sit down with acclaimed author Awais Khan, known for his powerful novels No Honour and In the Company of Strangers. Awais talks about his journey as a writer and how his stories explore th...
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Episode 269
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42:02
EP 268 - 'King of California' - David Robbins - Music Composer
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, we sit down with acclaimed music composer David Robbins, known for his evocative scores for King of California starring Michael Douglas and the animated film Migration. David shares how the s...
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Episode 268
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47:51
EP 267 - Hulu's 'The Lowdown' - Sharon Tabb - Make Up Head
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, we sit down with acclaimed makeup department head Sharon Tabb, known for her work on the series The Lown Down with Ethan Hawke. Sharon shares her journey from humble beginnings to becoming on...
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Episode 267
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47:04
EP 266 - 'Total Recall' - Screenwriter - Gary Goldman
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, we sit down with screenwriter and producer Gary Goldman, best known for co-writing the sci-fi classic Total Recall and serving as Executive Producer on Minority Report. We e...
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Episode 266
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1:00:25
EP 265 - Casting 'Samia' - Cassandra Han & Lorenzo Viti
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, we sit down with casting directors Cassandra Han and Lorenzo Viti to dive into the making of Samia. They share the challenges and triumphs of casting this powerful story, which follows the tr...
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Episode 265
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53:56
EP 264 - Designing 'Spirit Stallion of Cimarron' - Character Designer - Carlos Grangel
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, we sit down with renowned character designer Carlos Grangel, whose artistry helped shape some of animation’s most iconic films.Carlos shares the incredible story of how he landed on S...
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Episode 264
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43:40
EP 263 - Randy Dry's Decades Long Journey in Music
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, we sit down with Randy Dry, the legendary Vice President of Brand Management at SiriusXM, to hear his remarkable journey through the world of music.Randy reflects on more than three d...
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Episode 263
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1:48:41
EP 262 - DP Don Burgess on - 'The Thursday Murder Club' - Netflix
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, we sit down with legendary cinematographer Don Burgess, whose visual storytelling has shaped some of the most iconic films of the last few decades.We dive into his latest work on The ...
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Episode 262
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47:18
EP 261 - Author 'Adnan Virk' - Cinephile - Joy of Cinema
🎙️ On this episode of the Adnan Virk Podcast, we flip the mic and dive into the world of Adnan Virk himself—award-winning sports commentator, podcast host, and now, published author.We explore his brand-new book, Cinephile: Interviews, ...
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Episode 261
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53:07
EP 260 – Director Brett Leonard on "Virtuosity" - Russell Crowe & Denzel Washington
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with visionary director Brett Leonard, whose groundbreaking film Virtuosity pushed the boundaries of technology and storytelling long before its time. We explore his bold creative ...
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Episode 260
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57:20
EP 259 - Lighting 'Chief of War' Apple TV+- Series - DP Matthew Cheung
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with cinematographer Matthew Cheung, whose work on Chief of War brings epic scale and striking intimacy to the screen. We dive into his journey behind the camera—from his early car...
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Episode 259
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1:00:16
EP 258 - Editing '1923' Series - Editor Byron Smith - Starring Harrison Ford & Helen Mirren
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with acclaimed editor Byron Smith, whose work on 1923 has captivated audiences with its sweeping scope and emotional depth. We explore his career journey—from editing acclaimed ser...
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Episode 258
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52:18
EP 257 - Emmy Award Nominated 'Rob Tokarz' - HBO 'Hacks'
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with Emmy-nominated production designer Rob Tokarz for an illuminating conversation about his work on HBO’s Hacks, the stunning sequences and set pieces in Red Chair, LA Fires, and...
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Episode 257
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45:50
EP 256 - Writing 'The Khan' & Struggles Through Life - Author - Saima Mir
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with acclaimed author and journalist Saima Mir for a powerful conversation about her book trilogy 'The Khan'. We dive into her personal journey—navigating career highs and lows, co...
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Episode 256
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41:33
EP 255 - Eric Kissack Editing Last 5 Episodes of 'The Studio' - Apple TV
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with editor Eric Kissack, who takes us behind the scenes of Apple TV+’s The Studio Episodes 5 through 10.This is where the show truly finds its rhythm—sharpening its satire...
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Episode 255
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32:41
EP 254 - Designing Set Pieces 'Jurassic World Rebirth' - Production Designer - James Clyne
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sat down with legendary production designer James Clyne, who takes us behind the scenes of Jurassic World: Rebirth. He breaks down the making of key set pieces—including the boat sequence, ...
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Episode 254
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42:26
EP 253 - 'Madagascar' / 'Tortoise & Hare' - John Stevenson
🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I chatted with legendary storyboard artist, animator, and director John Stevenson—the creative force behind Kung Fu Panda, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth.From behind-the-scenes tales...
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Episode 253
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58:51
EP 252 - Actress Marina Khan - Pakistan TV Plays
🎙️ On today’s episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, we’re joined by the legendary Marina Khan—a trailblazer of Pakistani television whose work has defined and inspired generations.From iconic dramas like Tanhaiyaan, Dhoop Kinare, an...
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Episode 252
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52:28
EP 251 - The Stories Behind 'Hearts of Darkness' - Director Fax Bahr
🎙️ On today’s episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, we step into the heart of cinematic chaos with director Fax Bahr, the visionary behind Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse. This groundbreaking documentary peels back the curtain ...
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Episode 251
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31:38
EP 250 - 'Kingdom of Heaven - Director's Cut' - Editor - Dody Dorn
🎙️ On today’s episode of the Kingdom of Dreams podcast, acclaimed film editor Dody Dorn joins us to talk about the Director’s Cut of Ridley Scott’s Kingdom of Heaven. We dive into her creative journey, why she felt the theatrical cut didn’t do ...
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Episode 250
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41:45
EP 249 - ''Mission Impossible -Final Reckoning' - Line Producer - Britt Ballantyne
🎙️ On today’s episode of Kingdom of Dreams, I sit down with powerhouse line producer Britt Ballantyne, who helmed the South African shoot for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning.We dive into the high-stakes logistics beh...
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Episode 249
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42:46
EP 248 - ''Mad Max - Fury Road' - Cinematographer - John Seale
🎙️ On today’s episode of Kingdom of Dreams, I sit down with the legendary John Seale Seale dives into the challenges of shooting his first digital film, collaborating with George Miller, and capturing the intense desert action sequences that ma...
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Episode 248
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