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EPISODE · Sep 4, 2026 · 1 MIN

EP 322 - Filming 'Hanging by the Wire' - Cinematographer - Brendan McGinty

from Kingdom of Dreams Podcast · host Jawad Mir

Tell us what you though of the episode🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with cinematographer Brendan McGinty to discuss his work on the gripping documentary Hanging by a Wire.Brendan takes us behind the camera to explore how the film captures both the emotional human moments and the edge-of-your-seat suspense surrounding this extraordinary real-life incident in Pakistan. We discuss the visual approach, filming under intense circumstances, and finding the balance between tension and humanity.It’s a fascinating conversation about cinematography, suspense, emotion, and why, at its heart, Hanging by a Wire is simply a film about human beings caught in an extraordinary situation.McGinty is a cinematographer and director of photography known for his work across film, television, commercials, and documentary projects. His cinematography is characterized by a strong visual sensibility, naturalistic lighting, and an emphasis on using composition and camera movement to support character and story.Throughout his career, McGinty has collaborated with directors and creative teams on a range of productions, bringing a thoughtful, story-driven approach to the camera department and balancing technical precision with cinematic imagery.#hangingbythewire #pakistan #documentary #cinematographer #sundance  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

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Tell us what you though of the episode 🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with cinematographer Brendan McGinty to discuss his work on the gripping documentary Hanging by a Wire. Brendan takes us behind the camera to explore how the film captures both the emotional human moments and the edge-of-your-seat suspense surrounding this extraordinary real-life incident in Pakistan. We discuss the visual approach, filming under intense circumstances, and finding the balan...

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