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.
EP 307 - Filming 'The Devil's Mouth' - Cinematographer - James Kniest
The Devil's Mouth (2026) · Jul 27, 2026
EP 306 - 'Night Nurse' - Director and Actresses - Press Day
Night Nurse (1931) · Jul 16, 2026
EP 305 - 'I Love Boosters' - Cinematographer Natasha Braier
I Love Boosters (2026) · Jul 10, 2026
EP 304 - Set Decorator - 'Napoleon', 'Gladiator 2' & AI
Napoleon (2023) · Jul 8, 2026
EP 303 - Cinematographer - Celiana Cárdenas - 'Cape Fear' - Apple TV +
Cape Fear (1991) · Jul 3, 2026
EP 301 - Production Designer - James Bissell - 'E.T.', 'Jumanji', '300', 'Rocketeer'
300 (2007) · Jun 29, 2026
EP 301 - Production Designer - James Bissell - 'E.T.', 'Jumanji', '300', 'Rocketeer'
Jumanji (1995) · Jun 29, 2026
EP 301 - Production Designer - James Bissell - 'E.T.', 'Jumanji', '300', 'Rocketeer'
The Rocketeer (1991) · Jun 29, 2026
EP 301 - Production Designer - James Bissell - 'E.T.', 'Jumanji', '300', 'Rocketeer'
E.T. (2015) · Jun 29, 2026
EP 300 - 'The Rocketeer' - Screenwriter - Danny Bilson
The Rocketeer (1991) · May 14, 2026
EP 299 - 'Body of Lies' - Set Decorator - Sonja Klaus
Body of Lies (2008) · May 11, 2026
EP 298 - Requiem for a Dream - Producer - Eric Watson
Requiem for a Dream (2000) · May 8, 2026
EP 292 - Cutting 'Nuremberg' - Editor Tom Eagles - Starring Russell Crowe
Nuremberg (1996) · Mar 18, 2026
EP 291 - Editing 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die' - Craig Wood
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026) · Mar 16, 2026
EP 289 - 'Lawnmower Man' - Director's Cut - Director - Brett Leonard
The Lawnmower Man (1992) · Mar 12, 2026
EP 288 - Guillermo's Pinocchio - Animator - Jan Erik-Maas
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022) · Mar 10, 2026
EP 287 - 'Anaconda' - Cinematographer - Nigel Bluck
Anaconda (1997) · Mar 8, 2026
EP 284 - Editor Affonso Gonçalves - Hamnet - Golden Globe Winner
Hamnet (2025) · Jan 12, 2026
EP 283 - 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' - Animator - Anthony Scott
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) · Dec 23, 2025
EP 282 - Editors of Golden Globe Nominated - "The Secret Agent" - Eduardo & Matheus
The Secret Agent (2025) · Dec 20, 2025
EP 280 – Hamnet | Costume & Production Design- Malgosia Turzanska & Fiona Crombie
Hamnet (2025) · Dec 16, 2025
EP 277 - 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' - DP Juan Sarmiento - Golden Globe Nominated
The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025) · Dec 9, 2025
EP 276 - 'The Lost Bus' - Editor - Peter Dudgeon - Matthew McConaughey
The Lost Bus (2025) · Dec 7, 2025
EP 275 - Guillermo's 'Frankenstein' - Cinematographer - Dan Laustsen
Frankenstein (2025) · Dec 5, 2025
EP 274 - 'MEGADOC' - Editor - Joe Beshenkovsky
Megadoc (2025) · Dec 4, 2025
EP 273 - Dining with the Kapoors - Editor - Geeta Singh
Dining with the Kapoors (2025) · Dec 1, 2025
EP 272 - 'Predator Badlands' - Production Designer - Ra Vincent
Predator: Badlands (2025) · Nov 29, 2025
EP 270 - 'Schindler's List' - Casting Director - Magdalena Szwarcbart
Schindler's List (1993) · Nov 11, 2025
EP 268 - 'King of California' - Music Composer- David Robbins
King of California (2007) · Oct 24, 2025
EP 266 - 'Total Recall' - Screenwriter - Gary Goldman
Total Recall (1990) · Oct 2, 2025
EP 265 - Casting 'Samia' - Cassandra Han & Lorenzo Viti
Samia (2024) · Sep 29, 2025
EP 264 - Designing 'Spirit Stallion of Cimarron' - Character Designer - Carlos Grangel
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) · Sep 26, 2025
EP 262 - DP Don Burgess on - 'The Thursday Murder Club' - Netflix
The Thursday Murder Club (2025) · Sep 10, 2025
EP 260 – Director Brett Leonard on "Virtuosity" - Russell Crowe & Denzel Washington
Virtuosity (1995) · Sep 5, 2025
EP 254 - Designing Set Pieces 'Jurassic World Rebirth' - Production Designer - James Clyne
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) · Jul 22, 2025
EP 253 - 'Madagascar' / 'Tortoise & Hare' - John Stevenson
Madagascar (2005) · Jul 20, 2025
EP 251 - The Stories Behind 'Hearts of Darkness' - Director Fax Bahr
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991) · Jul 16, 2025
EP 250 - 'Kingdom of Heaven - Director's Cut' - Editor - Dody Dorn
Kingdom of Heaven (2005) · Jul 14, 2025
EP 249 - ''Mission Impossible -Final Reckoning' - Line Producer - Britt Ballantyne
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) · Jul 9, 2025
EP 248 - ''Mad Max - Fury Road' - Cinematographer - John Seale
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) · Jul 7, 2025
EP 247 - Hearts of Darkness - Editors - Michael Greer / Jay Miracle / Shana Hagan
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991) · Jul 5, 2025
EP 246 - 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Review - James Mottram & Jawad Mir
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) · Jul 3, 2025
EP 245 'Terminator: Dark Fate' and it's World - Art Director - Sonja Klaus
Terminator: Dark Fate (2019) · Jul 2, 2025
EP 244 - Steven Spielberg's 'War of the Worlds' Reflection - 20 Years Later
Musketeers 20 Years Later (1993) · Jun 30, 2025
EP 242 - Production Designer Scott Chambliss on 'Mission Impossible 3'
Mission: Impossible III (2006) · Jun 26, 2025
EP 241- Behind the Lens: DP Nigel Bluck on Filming Lilo & Stitch 🌟
Lilo & Stitch (2002) · Jun 24, 2025
EP 238 - Writer 'Micho Robert Rutare - ' Predator - Killer of the Killers' - Hulu
Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) · Jun 9, 2025
EP 235 - 'Natural Born Killers' - Editor Brian Berdan
Natural Born Killers (1994) · May 20, 2025
EP 233 - Actor Shahjehan Khan - Netflix 'Aftermath' & Career
Aftermath (2024) · May 10, 2025
EP 232 - 'Project Kashmir' - Music Composer - David Robbins
Project Kashmir (2008) · May 8, 2025
EP 231 - Sonja Klaus - 'American Gangster' - Ridley Scott, Russell Crowe & Denzel Washington
American Gangster (2007) · May 6, 2025
EP 230 - Inside "American Made": Cinematographer - Cesar Charlone Herrera - Starring Tom Cruise
American Made (2017) · Apr 25, 2025
EP 229 - Guy Hendrix Dyas - Designing 'Indiana Jones & Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) · Apr 22, 2025
EP 226 - Zorga Quanaq - Netflix / CBC 'North by North'
Children of the North (1991) · Apr 15, 2025
EP 224 - Production Designer - Alex McDowell - 'Minority Report'
Minority Report (2002) · Apr 10, 2025
EP 219 - Personal Originals of 'Hook' - Screenwriter - J.V.Hart
Hook (1991) · Mar 28, 2025
EP 218 - How 'Avatar' Redefined VFX - VFX Artist - Stephen Rosenbaum
Avatar (2009) · Mar 26, 2025
EP 217 - Editing ‘Band Baaja Baaraat’: Secrets from Namrata Rao
Band Baaja Baaraat (2010) · Mar 24, 2025
EP 216 - Jim May - Editing - Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
EP 211 - Vineet, Shashank & Adarsh - Heros of 'Superboys of Malegaon' Premiere at TIFF
Superboys of Malegaon (2025) · Mar 4, 2025
EP 210 - Reema Kagti & Zoya Akhtar on 'Superboys of Malegaon' Premiere at TIFF
Superboys of Malegaon (2025) · Feb 26, 2025
EP 209 - VFX Artist - Stephen Rosenbaum - Forrest Gump - Directed by Robert Zemekcis
Forrest Gump (1994) · Feb 25, 2025
EP 208 - Cinematographer Glen Keenan - Star Trek: Section 31
Star Trek: Section 31 (2025) · Feb 23, 2025
EP 207 - Conversation with Joshua & Topher - 'One Night in Tokyo' 🎥
One Night in Tokyo (2024) · Feb 21, 2025
EP 203 - VFX Artist - Stephen Rosenbaum -Terminator 2 - Judgement Day
Judgement Day (1988) · Feb 12, 2025
EP 202 - Cannes & Golden Globe Winner 'The Substance' 🎬 - Editor Jérôme Eltabet
The Substance (2024) · Feb 10, 2025
EP 198 - How 'Saturday Night' Captures Live TV's Madness - Review with James Mottram
Saturday Night (2022) · Feb 3, 2025
EP 196 - VFX Artist - Stephen Rosenbaum - How "The Abyss" Revolutionized VFX Forever
The Abyss (1989) · Jan 21, 2025
EP 192 - How 'Flow' Beat Hollywood's Animation Giants at Golden Globes
Flow (2024) · Jan 8, 2025
EP 189 - Overcoming Challenges: Making 'Salam' – A Documentary on the Ahmadi Muslim Physicist
Salam (2018) · Dec 30, 2024
EP 187 - Behind 'Blink': A Family's Race Against Time - National Geographic Doc
Blink Twice (2024) · Dec 6, 2024
EP 186 - Behind "Small Soldiers" Magic: VFX Legend John Rosengrant Reveals All
Small Soldiers (1998) · Dec 3, 2024
EP 185 - Author Discusses 'Jurassic Park' & 'Jurassic World' Ultimate Visual History
Jurassic Park (1993) · Dec 1, 2024
EP 180 - Director - Gary Trousdale on "The Making of Disney's Hunchback of NotreDame"
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) · Nov 19, 2024
EP 178 - 'SILO' - Season 2 - Episode 1 - Cinematographer - Baz Irvine Shares Secrets
Silo (2021) · Nov 15, 2024
EP 177 - The Power of Storytelling: Hemal Trivedi on 'Yatra' (Journey)
Yatra (2007) · Nov 14, 2024
EP 176 - The Unseen Masterpiece: 'Exhibiting Forgiveness' Revealed
Exhibiting Forgiveness (2024) · Nov 12, 2024
EP 172 - Inside "Shark Tale": De Niro, Scorsese, Jolie & Will Smith Animated Film
Shark Tale (2004) · Nov 4, 2024
EP 171 - **How 'Con Air' Revolutionized Action Cinema**
Con Air (1997) · Nov 2, 2024
EP 170 - Cinematographer Don Burgess Vision on '42' Jackie Robinson Story - Dodgers
42 (2013) · Oct 31, 2024
EP 166 - 'Into the Wild's' Untold Filming Secrets Revealed
Into the Wild (2007) · Oct 22, 2024
EP 165 - The Hidden Magic of Sound in 'Wild Robot'
The Wild Robot (2024) · Oct 20, 2024
EP 164 - Revealing: 'How to Train Your Dragon' Became a Global Phenomenon
How to Train Your Dragon (2010) · Oct 13, 2024
EP 163 - How Brad Bird Picked Everyone But Me 'Iron Giant'
The Iron Giant (1999) · Oct 11, 2024
EP 161 - Inside BlumHouse' 'House of Spoils': Cinematographer Reveals All
House of Spoils (2024) · Oct 7, 2024
EP 159 - How Aardman & DreamWorks Crafted 'Chicken Run' 🎬
Chicken Run (2000) · Oct 3, 2024
EP 153 - Why 'The Wild Robot' Tops DreamWorks' Best Films - Review from TIFF
The Wild Robot (2024) · Sep 19, 2024
EP 151 - The Art of Radio Edits: Crafting Storylines 'Angry Young Men'
The Angry Young Men (1960) · Sep 15, 2024
EP 147 - Why "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" Is a Timeless Masterpiece
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) · Sep 7, 2024
EP 145 - Secret Behind 'El Dorado': Carlos Grangel Reveals All
El Dorado (1966) · Sep 2, 2024
EP 144 - The Untold Story of 'City of God' with Cinematographer César Charlone
City of God (2002) · Aug 31, 2024
EP 139 - John Seale on Filming Magic in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) · Aug 22, 2024
EP 137 - Inside Out 2: Secrets Pixar Never Told You 🎬 from Film Editor
Inside Out 2 (2024) · Aug 16, 2024
EP 130 - Inside Apple TV + 'Lady in the Lake': Composer Marcus Norris Unique Score
Lady in the Lake (1946) · Jul 19, 2024
EP 125 - Conversation with Editor - Richard Francis-Bruce - 'Shawshank Redemption' & 'Green Mile'
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) · Jun 27, 2024
EP 125 - Conversation with Editor - Richard Francis-Bruce - 'Shawshank Redemption' & 'Green Mile'
The Green Mile (1999) · Jun 27, 2024
EP 124 - Chandu Champion | Production Designer - Rajnish Hedao | Kabir Khan's Movie | Podcast
Chandu Champion (2024) · Jun 23, 2024
EP 123 - Director Chris Nelson Discusses Murder Mystery Comedy 'Reunion' Starring Lil Rel Howery
Reunion (2024) · Jun 19, 2024
EP 119 - Insider Secrets: Editing 'The Watchers' with Job ter Burg
The Watchers (2024) · Jun 13, 2024
EP 117 - Mr. & Mrs. Mahi: Cinematography Secrets Revealed!
Mr. & Mrs. Mahi (2024) · Jun 7, 2024
EP 112 - Uncovering the Truth: Furiosa's Visual Effects & Story
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) · May 30, 2024
EP 105 - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: Behind-the-Scenes Secrets
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) · May 13, 2024
EP 103 - Uncovering 'Back to the Future' Secrets with Stephen Clark
Back to the Future (1985) · May 11, 2024
EP 103 - Uncovering 'Back to the Future' Secrets with Stephen Clark
Back to the Future Part II (1989) · May 11, 2024
EP 103 - Uncovering 'Back to the Future' Secrets with Stephen Clark
Back to the Future Part III (1990) · May 11, 2024
EP 99 - Eli Roth's Thanksgiving: A Deep Dive with Jeff Teravainen
Thanksgiving (2024) · May 7, 2024
EP 97 - Secrets Behind 'Hijack' with Cinematographer Ed Moore!
The Hijacking of Flight 375 (2023) · Apr 30, 2024
EP 96 - Jerry Seinfeld’s Bee Movie Secrets: A Deep Dive 🎬
Bee Movie (2007) · Apr 28, 2024
EP 91 - Stephen Curry: Untold Stories from Editor J.D. Marlow 🎬
Stephen Curry: Underrated (2023) · Apr 24, 2024
EP 88 - Inside 'House of Sand and Fog': Perelman's Revelation 🌫️
House of Sand and Fog (2003) · Apr 21, 2024
EP 83 - Starship Troopers: The Hidden Art Secrets Revealed
Starship Troopers (1997) · Apr 15, 2024
EP 82 - Zoya Akhtar: The Hidden Magic Behind 'The Archies' 🌟
The Archies (2023) · Apr 14, 2024
EP 80 - Conversation with Director of DreamWorks 'Antz' - Tim Johnson
Antz (1998) · Apr 13, 2024
EP 79 - Conversation with Editor of 'Mad Max': Richard Francis-Bruce
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985) · Apr 11, 2024
EP 78 - Conversation with Composer of Gran Turismo Andrew Kawczynski
Gran Turismo (2023) · Apr 10, 2024
EP 77 - Conversation with DP of 'Five Nights at Freddy's' - Lyn Moncrief
Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) · Apr 9, 2024
EP 74 - Flight of the Navigator: The Real Story Behind It
Flight of the Navigator (1986) · Apr 6, 2024
EP 71 - Inside 'Bad Boys': Mark Mancina's Original Music
Bad Boys (1995) · Apr 3, 2024
EP 70 - Cinematic Secrets: Don Burgess on Filming "Contact"
Contact (1997) · Apr 2, 2024
EP 69 - Die Hard: Exploring the Ultimate Visual History with Author James Mottram
Die Hard (1988) · Apr 1, 2024
EP 68 - Director John Stevenson - From 'Sherlock Gnomes' to 'Middle Watch'
Sherlock Gnomes (2018) · Mar 31, 2024
EP 67 - Conversation with Stephen Herek - Director - 'Mr.Holland's Opus'
Mr. Holland's Opus (1995) · Mar 30, 2024
EP 66 - Conversation with Tara Bennett - Author 'The Art of Avatar - The Way of the Water'
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) · Mar 29, 2024
EP 65 - Conversation with Rolfe Kent - Music Composer - 'Up in the Air'
Up in the Air (2009) · Mar 25, 2024
EP 64 - Conversation with Music Composer - John Murphy - '28 Days Later'
28 Days Later (2002) · Mar 24, 2024
EP 63 - Cinematographer - John Schwartzman - 'The Rock', 'Armageddon' & 'Jurassic World
Armageddon (1998) · Mar 19, 2024
EP 63 - Cinematographer - John Schwartzman - 'The Rock', 'Armageddon' & 'Jurassic World
The Rock (1996) · Mar 19, 2024
EP 62 - Conversation with Music Composer David Robbins Oliver Stone's 'Savior'
Savior (1998) · Mar 18, 2024
EP 61 - VFX Supervisor John Rosengrant - Making of 'Terminator' & 'Terminator 2'
The Terminator (1984) · Mar 12, 2024
EP 58 - BlackBerry - Cinematographer Jared Raab
BlackBerry (2023) · Mar 4, 2024
EP 56 - Conversation with PC Williams - Costume Designer - Polite Society
Polite Society (2023) · Mar 2, 2024
EP 54 - The English Patient - Cinematographer John Seale
The English Patient (1996) · Feb 29, 2024
EP 53 - Conversation with Art Director - Samantha Avila - 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3'
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) · Feb 29, 2024
EP 52 - [ Sinbad: Legend of Seven Seas ] - Director Tim Johnson
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003) · Feb 27, 2024
EP 49 - Cinematographer 'Don Burgess' Stories Behind 'Cast Away' & 'What Lies Beneath'
Cast Away (2000) · Feb 24, 2024
EP 44 - The Emotional Journey Behind 'Argylle' Sets
Argylle (2024) · Feb 20, 2024
EP 43 - Director Roger Nygard Reveals Untold 'Trekkies' Secrets
Trekkies (1997) · Feb 18, 2024
EP 39 - Behind 'Tenet': Author James Mottram
Tenet (2020) · Feb 14, 2024
EP 36 - Editor David Salter Work on Disney / Pixar 'Finding Nemo'
Finding Nemo (2003) · Feb 11, 2024
EP 35 - Art Director John Bell Discusses 'Jurassic Park'
Jurassic Park (1993) · Feb 10, 2024
EP 33 - Kim Miles Cinematography for Zemeckis 'Welcome to Marwen'
Welcome to Marwen (2018) · Feb 9, 2024
EP 31 - David Robbins Reveals 'Dead Man Walking' Music Stories
Dead Man Walking (1995) · Feb 8, 2024
EP 29 - Film Editor - Richard Francis - Bruce - The Rock' & 'Se7en'
Se7en (1995) · Feb 3, 2024
EP 29 - Film Editor - Richard Francis - Bruce - The Rock' & 'Se7en'
The Rock (1996) · Feb 3, 2024
EP 27 - Director - Simon Wells - Disney's 'Mars Needs Moms'
Mars Needs Moms (2011) · Feb 1, 2024
EP 25 - The Hidden Details in 'Ready Player One' Making of Book
Ready Player One (2018) · Jan 30, 2024
EP 22 - Director William Dear - Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons (1987) · Jan 27, 2024
EP 19 - Cinematographer John Seale - 'Dead Poets Society'
Dead Poets Society (1989) · Jan 24, 2024
EP 18 - 'Monster House' Cinematography with DP Xavier Grobet
Monster House (2006) · Jan 23, 2024
EP 17 - Director Hyukrae Lee Reveals Untold Secrets of 'Sewing Sisters' 🎬
Sewing Sisters (2022) · Jan 23, 2024
EP 15 - Behind 'The Color Purple' Actress - Desreta Jackson🌟
The Color Purple (1985) · Jan 21, 2024
EP 14 - Editor - Craig Wood - "Pirates of the Caribbean"
EP 12 - Illustrator Paul Shipper Discusses "Raiders of the Lost Ark" Poster
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) · Jan 17, 2024
EP 9 - Director Bo Welch - 'The Cat in the Hat'
The Cat in the Hat (2003) · Jan 14, 2024
EP 8 - Military Consultant - Captain Dale Dye - Saving Private Ryan
Saving Private Ryan (1998) · Jan 13, 2024
EP 7 - Cinematographer Jamie McPherson 'Life on Our Planet'
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet (2020) · Jan 12, 2024
EP 5 - James Clyne Reveals Secrets Behind 'The Creator'
The Creator (2023) · Jan 6, 2024
EP 1 - Unveiling 'The Prince of Egypt': The Three Director's Commentary
The Prince of Egypt (1998) · Dec 23, 2023