EP 307 - Filming 'The Devil's Mouth' - Cinematographer - James Kniest

Tell us what you though of the episodeAmazon Prime - The Devil's Mouth - Amazon Prime - July 29th - https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0STZE8PTP4X3KY6LTBU93B8OE1🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with cinematographer James Kniest to discuss his work on the underwater survival thriller The Devil’s Mouth.James shares what it was like collaborating with director Jeff Wadlow to create the film’s tense and immersive visual style, balancing suspense with the challenges of shooting in and around water. We dive into the realities of filming underwater, working at both real locations and large water stages in Thailand, and the technical and creative decisions that helped bring the film’s dangerous world to life.It’s a fascinating conversation about cinematography, visual storytelling, problem-solving under demanding conditions, and the craft of creating one of the year’s most ambitious underwater thrillers.James Kniest is an American cinematographer known for his atmospheric visual style and exceptional command of lighting, particularly within the horror and thriller genres. After studying cinematography and underwater photography at the Brooks Institute of Photography, he spent years working as a gaffer, camera operator, and lighting specialist before becoming a full-time director of photography.  Kniest has built an impressive body of work across both film and television, serving as cinematographer on projects including Annabelle, Hush, The Bye Bye Man, Within, The Haunting of Bly Manor, The Midnight Club, and American Horror Stories. His work is often praised for creating tension through carefully crafted lighting, shadow, and camera movement rather than relying solely on visual effects.  His latest feature, The Devil’s Mouth (2026), directed by Jeff Wadlow, continues his collaboration with suspense-driven storytelling, bringing his signature cinematic style to an underwater survival thriller.  #sharkmovie #devilsmouth #amazonprime #jaws #horrormovie #horror 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