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.

Kingdom of Dreams Podcast is a tv podcast hosted by Jawad Mir, with 311 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jawad Mir hosts Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, a tv show with 311 episodes published.

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  Episode #315

  EP 315 - 'Sterling Point' - Costume Designer - Marissa Schwartz

  Aug 19, 202645 min

  Tell us what you though of the episode ️ 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, from developing the characters’ individual looks to bringing the world of Sterling Point to life while filming in Canada. We also discuss her creative process, the challenges and discoveries that came with the production, and what working on the series taught her about herself as a costume designer. It’s a fascinating conversation about costume design, character, collaboration, and the creative process behind Sterling Point. Marissa Schwartz is a Canadian costume designer and two-time Canadian Screen Award nominee whose work spans film and television. Her credits include Mean Dreams, which premiered at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, Giant Little Ones, American Woman, Mouthpiece, The Parting Glass, and the acclaimed series Sort Of. Most recently, she served as costume designer on the Amazon Prime Video series Sterling Point, using wardrobe to help define the characters’ personalities, relationships, identities, and emotional journeys. Schwartz approaches costume design as an essential part of storytelling, using clothing to reveal character and support the larger visual world of a production. #sterlingpoint #amazonprimevideo #costumedesign #behindthescenes 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

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  Episode #314

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

  Aug 17, 202656 min

  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

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  Episode #313

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

  Aug 14, 20261h 4m

  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

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  Episode #312

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

  Aug 12, 202644 min

  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

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  Episode #311

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

  Aug 10, 202644 min

  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

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