Kingdom of Dreams Podcast

Jawad Mir
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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.

  1. 2d ago

    EP 314 - Directing 'Mustache' - Imran J. Khan

    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 fascinating conversation about directing, editing, writing, personal storytelling, and bringing Mustache to life. Imran J. Khan is a Pakistani-American writer, director and editor known for telling culturally specific stories with warmth, humor and authenticity. He wrote and directed the coming-of-age feature Mustache, starring Atharva Verma, Rizwan Manji, Meesha Shafi, Alicia Silverstone and Hasan Minhaj, which premiered in competition at SXSW. His work often explores identity, family, belonging and the immigrant experience through a distinctly personal lens. He has also directed short films including Group C and The Boy with the Dinosaur Head. #mustache #film #pakistani #meeshashafi #rizahmed #aliciasilverstone #hasanminhaj   http://twitter.com/dreamingkingdom http://instagram.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast http://facebook.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast   Watch the feature films that I have directed Citizen of Moria - https://rb.gy/azpsu In Search of My Sister -  https://rb.gy/1ke21 Official Website - www.jawadmir.com

    EP 314 - Directing 'Mustache' - Imran J. Khan

  2. 5d ago

    EP 313 - Directing 'Sopranos' & 'Alias' - Dan Attias

    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, collaboration, and the importance of silence in storytelling. Dan Attias is an acclaimed American television director whose career spans more than four decades. He has directed episodes of some of television’s most celebrated series, including The Sopranos, The Wire, The Americans, Homeland, Alias, Six Feet Under, Deadwood, Lost, and Entourage. He won the Directors Guild of America Award for his work on The Wire and has received multiple DGA and Emmy nominations. Attias began his career as an assistant director, working with filmmakers including Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Coppola, before becoming one of the most respected episodic directors in television. #thesopranos #alias #tvshow #directing #filmmaking #actors   http://twitter.com/dreamingkingdom http://instagram.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast http://facebook.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast   Watch the feature films that I have directed Citizen of Moria - https://rb.gy/azpsu In Search of My Sister -  https://rb.gy/1ke21 Official Website - www.jawadmir.com

    EP 313 - Directing 'Sopranos' & 'Alias' - Dan Attias

  3. Aug 12

    EP 312 - 'Little House of the Prairie' - Cinematographer - Kim Miles

    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 production design team. It’s a fascinating conversation about cinematography, collaboration, simplicity, and bringing the world of Little House on the Prairie to life. Kim Miles is an award-winning cinematographer known for his work across film and television. His credits include Welcome to Marwen, The Brothers Sun, Yellowjackets, Lost in Space, Arrow, and Little House on the Prairie. His cinematography is known for combining strong visual composition with character-driven storytelling, using lighting, camera movement, and atmosphere to support the emotional tone of a scene. #cinematographer #netflix #littlehouseontheprairie #kimmiles   http://twitter.com/dreamingkingdom http://instagram.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast http://facebook.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast   Watch the feature films that I have directed Citizen of Moria - https://rb.gy/azpsu In Search of My Sister -  https://rb.gy/1ke21 Official Website - www.jawadmir.com

    EP 312 - 'Little House of the Prairie' - Cinematographer - Kim Miles

  4. Aug 10

    EP 311 - Apple TV + 'Lucky' - Editor Byron Smith

    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 pivotal part of that family story. It’s a fascinating conversation about editing, performance, family, and finding the emotional heart within a crime drama. Byron Smith is an accomplished film and television editor known for his work across drama, comedy, and character-driven storytelling. His credits include Apple TV+’s Lucky, as well as acclaimed series such as Mrs. America, The Great, The Comey Rule, and The Last of Us. His editing work is recognized for balancing performance, pacing, emotion, and narrative clarity, helping shape both intimate character moments and larger dramatic sequences. #appletv #lucky  #annettebening #tvshow #crimedrama #fbi #editing #filmmaking    http://twitter.com/dreamingkingdom http://instagram.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast http://facebook.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast   Watch the feature films that I have directed Citizen of Moria - https://rb.gy/azpsu In Search of My Sister -  https://rb.gy/1ke21 Official Website - www.jawadmir.com

    EP 311 - Apple TV + 'Lucky' - Editor Byron Smith

  5. Aug 7

    Episode 310 - 'Spiderman Brand New Day' - Editor - Harry Yoon

    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 how years of storytelling through film have changed Harry as both an editor and a human being. Harry Yoon is an award-winning film editor known for his work on large-scale studio films and character-driven dramas. His editing credits include Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Minari, Detroit, and The Best of Enemies. Recognized for balancing emotional storytelling with dynamic pacing, Yoon has built a reputation as one of Hollywood’s most versatile editors, working across action, drama, and independent cinema. #spiderman #spidermanbrandnewday #tomholland #zendaya #peterparker #mj    http://twitter.com/dreamingkingdom http://instagram.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast http://facebook.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast   Watch the feature films that I have directed Citizen of Moria - https://rb.gy/azpsu In Search of My Sister -  https://rb.gy/1ke21 Official Website - www.jawadmir.com

    Episode 310 - 'Spiderman Brand New Day' - Editor - Harry Yoon

  6. Aug 5

    EP 309 - The Heroism and Resiliency of 911' - Director - Michael Gier

    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 doctor who risked everything to help others, and many more remarkable acts of selflessness that reveal the very best of humanity in the face of unimaginable tragedy. Michael Gier is an award-winning American filmmaker, director, producer, and writer known for creating documentaries that explore themes of resilience, faith, history, and the human spirit. Over the course of his career, he has directed and produced numerous independent films that have been screened at festivals, educational institutions, and community events. His work often focuses on inspiring true stories and historical subjects, combining personal narratives with broader social and cultural themes. He is the director and producer of The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11: From Tragedy to Triumph. #911 #september11th #worldtradecenter #waronterror #afghanistan #usmilitary #humanstory  More About the Film - https://heroismandresiliency.com   http://twitter.com/dreamingkingdom http://instagram.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast http://facebook.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast   Watch the feature films that I have directed Citizen of Moria - https://rb.gy/azpsu In Search of My Sister -  https://rb.gy/1ke21 Official Website - www.jawadmir.com

    EP 309 - The Heroism and Resiliency of 911' - Director - Michael Gier

  7. Aug 3

    EP 308 - Producer Eric Watson' - 'The Fountain'

    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 realities of producing, why it can be one of the loneliest jobs in filmmaking, and the constant balancing act between creative ambition and practical limitations. Beyond The Fountain, we discuss one of Hollywood’s great “what if” stories: how Darren Aronofsky was once offered Batman Begins, a project that ultimately went to Christopher Nolan, while Nolan had originally been in line to direct Troy. Eric Watson is an American film producer and screenwriter best known for his long creative partnership with director Darren Aronofsky. A graduate of the American Film Institute, where he received the Mary Pickford Scholarship for Excellence in Producing, Watson helped launch Aronofsky’s career by producing Pi, Requiem for a Dream, and The Fountain. He later produced films including Below, Aftermath, Mercury Plains, and The Bygone, building a career focused on ambitious, character-driven independent cinema.   #pi #requiemforadream #thefountain #darrenaronofsky #films #troy #bradpitt #christophernolan #theodyssey      http://twitter.com/dreamingkingdom http://instagram.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast http://facebook.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast   Watch the feature films that I have directed Citizen of Moria - https://rb.gy/azpsu In Search of My Sister -  https://rb.gy/1ke21 Official Website - www.jawadmir.com

    EP 308 - Producer Eric Watson' - 'The Fountain'

  8. Jul 27

    EP 307 - Filming 'The Devil's Mouth' - Cinematographer - James Kniest

    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 challenges of shooting in and around water. We dive into the realities of filming underwater, working at both real locations and large water stages in Thailand, and the technical and creative decisions that helped bring the film’s dangerous world to life. It’s a fascinating conversation about cinematography, visual storytelling, problem-solving under demanding conditions, and the craft of creating one of the year’s most ambitious underwater thrillers. James Kniest is an American cinematographer known for his atmospheric visual style and exceptional command of lighting, particularly within the horror and thriller genres. After studying cinematography and underwater photography at the Brooks Institute of Photography, he spent years working as a gaffer, camera operator, and lighting specialist before becoming a full-time director of photography.   Kniest has built an impressive body of work across both film and television, serving as cinematographer on projects including Annabelle, Hush, The Bye Bye Man, Within, The Haunting of Bly Manor, The Midnight Club, and American Horror Stories. His work is often praised for creating tension through carefully crafted lighting, shadow, and camera movement rather than relying solely on visual effects.   His latest feature, The Devil’s Mouth (2026), directed by Jeff Wadlow, continues his collaboration with suspense-driven storytelling, bringing his signature cinematic style to an underwater survival thriller.   #sharkmovie #devilsmouth #amazonprime #jaws #horrormovie #horror   http://twitter.com/dreamingkingdom http://instagram.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast http://facebook.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast   Watch the feature films that I have directed Citizen of Moria - https://rb.gy/azpsu In Search of My Sister -  https://rb.gy/1ke21 Official Website - www.jawadmir.com

    EP 307 - Filming 'The Devil's Mouth' - Cinematographer - James Kniest
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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.

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  • Creator
    Jawad Mir
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    314
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Kingdom of Dreams Podcast
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    Kingdom of Dreams Podcast