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Kingdom of Dreams PodcastAuthor: Jawad Mir
Kingdom of Dreams Podcast is a must-listen for film enthusiasts. As a director, producer, and passionate movie lover, Ive 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. Language: en-us Genres: Film Interviews, TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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EP 284 - Editor Affonso Gonçalves - Hamnet - Golden Globe Winner
Episode 283
Monday, 12 January, 2026
Tell us what you though of the episode🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with Affonso Gonçalves, the acclaimed editor behind Hamnet.Affonso opens up about the deeply emotional experience of editing Hamnet—how the material affected him personally and the responsibility he felt in shaping such an intimate, grief-driven story. He reflects on his creative collaboration with director Chloé Zhao, discussing trust, restraint, and how emotion guides editorial decisions. Affonso also takes us inside his editing workflow, from performance-driven cutting to finding rhythm, silence, and breath in the edit. It’s a powerful and insightful conversation about storytelling, vulnerability, and the invisible art of editing that gives a film its soul.Affonso Gonçalves is an acclaimed film editor known for his emotionally precise and rhythm-driven approach to storytelling. He has edited a wide range of celebrated independent and studio films, often collaborating closely with directors to shape character, tension, and tone through nuanced editorial choices. Gonçalves is particularly respected for his work on Carol, Hamlet, True Grit, The Lost Daughter, and Dark Waters, bringing a restrained yet powerful sensibility to intimate dramas and complex narratives. His editing style emphasizes performance, subtext, and visual storytelling, making him one of the most sought-after editors in contemporary cinema.#hamnet #goldenglobes #stevenspielberg #sammendes #amblin #oscarnominations http://twitter.com/dreamingkingdomhttp://instagram.com/kingdomofdreamspodcasthttp://facebook.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast Watch the feature films that I have directedCitizen of Moria - https://rb.gy/azpsuIn Search of My Sister - https://rb.gy/1ke21Official Website - www.jawadmir.com
