Kevin McLaughlin on Documentary Filmmaking, Riot, The Crossing & Daydream Pictures

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Kevin McLaughlin, writer, director, and CEO of Daydream Pictures—an award-winning filmmaker with more than 30 years of experience in the New York and New Jersey production industry. At the helm of Daydream Pictures, Kevin serves as writer, director, and editor on his projects, with credits spanning everything from elementary school science programming to America’s Most Wanted. Over the past five years, he has edited nationally broadcast programs for the CBS Television Network, including 48 Hours and CBS Sunday Morning. Kevin’s most recent release is the documentary feature film Riot, a powerful and timely work being distributed to PBS television stations nationwide by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA), with a national rollout beginning February 1, 2026. We also dive into his newest project, The Crossing, a true-story-based film involving personal ties, a deeply held secret, and a moving multi-generational narrative. This conversation explores documentary filmmaking, storytelling, broadcast television, creative leadership, and the evolution of a lifelong career in film. Enjoy this interview. More on Kevin & Daydream Pictures:⁠https://riotthefilm.com⁠Riot Preview:⁠https://vimeo.com/1114703803⁠  For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.