Kingdom of Dreams Podcast

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🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with acclaimed cinematographer Jim Frohna to discuss his work on Verity, starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett.

Jim takes us behind the camera to explore the film’s breathtaking extreme close-ups, unique camera angles, and striking visual compositions.

We also dive into the creative choices behind the film’s tone, color palette, lighting, and mood, and how cinematography plays a crucial role in building tension, atmosphere, and emotion.

A fascinating conversation about visual storytelling, creativity, and the art of cinematography.

Jim Frohna is an Emmy-nominated American cinematographer and director known for his intimate, naturalistic visual storytelling. His impressive credits include HBO’s Big Little Lies, Transparent, Shrinking, The Idea of You, The Chair, and I Love Dick.

Most recently, Frohna served as Director of Photography on Verity (2026), the psychological thriller directed by Michael Showalter and starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett.

Throughout his career, he has collaborated with acclaimed directors including Andrea Arnold, Michael Showalter, Jay Duplass, and Mike Mills. His cinematography emphasizes authentic performances, emotional depth, and atmospheric lighting.

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🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with costume designer Camille Benda to discuss her work on HBO’s Youth.

We explore what inspired her costume designs for the series, the creative choices behind bringing the characters to life, and what she learned throughout the experience.

Camille also shares stories about how her career began, her travels through different European cities, and how those experiences have influenced her creative journey.

Camille Benda is a costume designer known for her work in film and television, including HBO’s comedy series Youth. With a strong eye for character, detail, and visual storytelling, Camille uses costume design to bring authenticity and personality to the screen. Her approach focuses on how clothing reflects a character’s identity, emotions, and journey, helping audiences connect with the stories being told.

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🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with editor Byron Smith to discuss his work on Kill Jackie, starring Catherine Zeta-Jones.

We dive into the editing of Episodes 1 and 2, including a key emotional moment in Episode 2 that became one of the standout scenes and was loved by the studio executives.

Byron also talks about the amazing experience of working with Catherine Zeta-Jones, finding the right rhythm and emotion in the edit, and the important role music plays in shaping the series.

A great conversation about editing, performance, music, emotion, and the creative choices behind Kill Jackie.

Byron Smith, ACE, is an Emmy and ACE Eddie Award-nominated film and television editor with over 20 years of experience. His impressive credits include House of Cards, Mindhunter, True Detective, Under the Banner of Heaven, The Mosquito Coast, and 1923.

His latest work includes Kill Jackie, starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Lucky, starring Anya Taylor-Joy. A graduate of the American Film Institute, Byron has collaborated with acclaimed filmmakers including David Fincher, Carl Franklin, and James Foley. He is known for his ability to shape compelling performances, build tension, and bring emotional depth to storytelling through editing.

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🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with composer David Robbins for a deeply personal conversation about his life, music, and family.

David opens up about losing his parents and his wife, the role music has played throughout his life, and the experiences that have shaped him both personally and creatively.

We also talk about his career, including the story of losing out on Gladiator, his relationship with his brother Tim Robbins, and the remarkable creative legacy of the Robbins family.

A heartfelt conversation about music, loss, family, creativity, and the journey behind it all.

David Robbins is an American composer known for his work across film, television, and theater. Growing up in New York’s Greenwich Village in a musical family, he developed an eclectic style influenced by folk, classical, jazz, rock, and world music. His film credits include Dead Man Walking, Bob Roberts, Cradle Will Rock, King of California, and Buck. He has frequently collaborated with his brother, actor and filmmaker Tim Robbins, and has also composed extensively for the stage.

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🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with artist John Rivoli, the official artist for MGM’s Rocky franchise and author of The Fine Art of Rocky: An Artistic Tribute from Screen to Canvas.

We talk about the impact Rocky had on John personally, how the films inspired his journey as an artist, and his connection to a story that has meant so much to generations of fans.

John also takes us through the process of creating The Fine Art of Rocky, bringing together years of artwork, memories, and iconic moments from the films into one book.

John Rivoli is an animator, illustrator, and fine artist best known as the official artist for MGM’s Rocky franchise. His book, The Fine Art of Rocky: An Artistic Tribute from Screen to Canvas, celebrates the legacy of Rocky through original paintings and artwork inspired by the iconic films and characters, with a foreword by Sylvester Stallone.

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🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with acclaimed editor Dody Dorn to discuss her work on Heart of the Beast, starring Brad Pitt.

Dody takes us inside the editing room, from the importance of music in shaping the film to the emotional process of cutting a scene that deeply affected both her and the director.

We also talk about an unexpected puppy showing up at her door while she was editing the film, the creative decisions that shape a performance and story in post production, and so much more.

Dody Dorn is an acclaimed American film editor known for her work on major films including Memento, Insomnia, Kingdom of Heaven, Fury, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, and Rebel Moon. She earned an Academy Award nomination for editing Christopher Nolan’s Memento. Known for her strong sense of rhythm, character, and nonlinear storytelling, Dorn has collaborated with filmmakers including Nolan, Ridley Scott, David Ayer, and Zack Snyder.

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🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with Bob Gale, writer and producer of the legendary Back to the Future trilogy.

We talk about the upcoming book, Back to the Future: The Complete Screenplay, arriving October 21, and dive into the stories behind the screenplay, the evolution of Back to the Future, and the films that became such an important part of cinema history.

It was a great conversation about the new book, the Back to the Future trilogy, Bob’s creative partnership with Robert Zemeckis, and some of the other films and projects from his remarkable career.

A fascinating look at writing, filmmaking, and the legacy of Back to the Future.

Bob Gale is an Oscar-nominated screenwriter, producer, and director best known as the co-creator, co-writer, and co-producer of the Back to the Future trilogy alongside Robert Zemeckis. A graduate of the USC School of Cinema, Gale’s credits also include 1941, I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Used Cars, Trespass, and Interstate 60, which he wrote and directed. Beyond film, he has written for major comic-book characters including Spider-Man and Batman and has remained closely involved with the Back to the Future franchise for decades

 
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🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I dive into Back to the Future: The Complete Screenplay, an incredible new book packed with never-before-seen images, the complete screenplay, behind-the-scenes material, and so much new information about the making of this iconic film.

It’s a fascinating look inside the writing, development, and creation of Back to the Future, offering fans a chance to discover details, stories, and material they may have never seen before.

Jawad Mir is a Writer, Director, Producer, and host of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, where he explores the craft of filmmaking through conversations with directors, actors, cinematographers, editors, production designers, and other creatives working behind the scenes. With more than 300 episodes, Jawad brings his own experience as a filmmaker to thoughtful conversations about storytelling, creativity, and the process of bringing films to life.

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🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with National Geographic Explorer Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka to discuss her role in the new National Geographic series Africa: Earth’s Wild Home.

Dr. Gladys shares her journey into wildlife conservation, how she became a veterinarian, and the family expectations she faced around becoming a human doctor rather than an animal doctor. We also explore her work with mountain gorillas, her experiences featured in the series, and what decades of working closely with wildlife and communities have taught her.

It’s a fascinating conversation about conservation, following your passion, family expectations, Africa’s extraordinary wildlife, and the lessons we can learn from the natural world.

Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is a Ugandan wildlife veterinarian, conservationist, and National Geographic Explorer known for her pioneering work protecting endangered mountain gorillas. She is the founder and CEO of Conservation Through Public Health, an organization connecting wildlife conservation with community health. Her work has helped strengthen the relationship between people, wildlife, and their shared environment across Uganda and beyond.

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🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with filmmaker and storyboard artist Simon Wells to discuss his work at DreamWorks on The Forgotten Island.

Simon takes us inside the film’s incredibly colorful and imaginative visual world, and why the story is far more emotional and surprisingly moving than you might expect. We also explore the art of storyboarding the film’s climactic final sequences, building emotion through visual storytelling, and the creative choices that bring an animated world to life.

We also dive into Simon’s remarkable career, the evolution of animation, and his thoughts on AI and what it could mean for the future of filmmaking and storytelling.

Simon Wells is a British film director, animator, and storyboard artist known for directing The Time Machine, Balto, An American Tail: Fievel Goes West, and We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story. The great-grandson of author H. G. Wells, he has also contributed to major animated films including The Prince of Egypt, Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon.

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