Kingdom of Dreams Podcast

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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.

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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.

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🎙️ 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.

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🎙️ 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.

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🎙️ 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.  

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