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🎙️ 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.

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🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with Anthony Scott, a stop-motion animator behind The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Anthony shares his deeply personal journey with the film, how working on Nightmare gave him courage, shaped his creative identity, and left a lasting emotional imprint on his life. He also takes us inside the technical and storytelling craft of stop-motion animation, breaking down character movement, patience, and the discipline required to bring such an iconic world to life. It’s an intimate and inspiring conversation about art, perseverance, and the magic behind a timeless classic.

Anthony Scott is a respected stop-motion animator best known for his work on The Nightmare Before Christmas. He played a key role in bringing the film’s iconic characters to life through meticulous frame-by-frame animation, contributing to its timeless visual style and emotional depth. With a career rooted in hands-on craftsmanship, Scott is admired for his precision, patience, and deep understanding of character movement, making him part of the generation of animators who helped define modern stop-motion cinema.

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🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with editors Eduardo Serrano and Matheus Farias to explore the craft behind a Golden Globe nominated Brazilian spy drama set during a political dictatorship.

They discuss how they shaped the film’s pacing, tension, and emotional rhythm, handled key scenes, and approached their editing workflow. It’s a focused conversation on discipline, restraint, and how editing can amplify both story and political impact.

Eduardo Serrano is a Brazilian film editor known for his work in bold, socially engaged cinema. Trained in editing in the UK, he has collaborated on acclaimed films such as Bacurau, Aquarius, Neon Bull, and Divine Love, with his work premiering at major festivals including Cannes and Venice. His editing is recognized for its precision, rhythm, and strong collaborative spirit with visionary directors.

Matheus Farias is a Brazilian film editor and director whose work spans narrative and documentary filmmaking. He edited Pictures of Ghosts by Kleber Mendonça Filho and has been involved in several internationally recognized projects. Alongside his editing career, he also writes and directs, bringing a strong authorial sensibility and emotional clarity to his work.



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