Frame By Frame
Frame By Frame
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Frame By Frame podcast. Hosted by 4x Emmy Winner Daniel Mogg. Frame By Frame is a podcast that delves into the intricate world of filmmaking and the entertainment industry. In filmmaking, scenes are constructed frame by frame to tell a compelling story, our lives and careers are similar and are built from countless small moments that shape the bigger picture. In each episode, Daniel takes you behind the scenes with film crew members, media personalities, and industry insiders. Together, they'll break down their art and craft, exploring how each "frame" of their life contributes to their career arc. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, content creator, or curious about the creative process, Frame By Frame offers an insightful and inspiring look at the stories behind the scenes of the entertainment business.
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The podcast explores various aspects of filmmaking, storytelling, and industry insights. Episode themes include personal journeys in filmmaking, challenges faced by industry professionals, and actionable advice for aspiring creators, with examples such as the journey of indie filmmakers Kelsi Umeko and Curtis McGann, coaching parallels to directing with Tony Dungy, and behind-the-scenes insights on creating Netflix documentaries.
Welcome to the Frame By Frame podcast. Hosted by 4x Emmy Winner Daniel Mogg. Frame By Frame is a podcast that delves into the intricate world of filmmaking and the entertainment industry. In filmmaking, scenes are constructed frame by frame to tell a compelling story, our lives and careers are similar and are built from countless small moments that shape the bigger picture. In each episode, Daniel takes you behind the scenes with film crew members, media personalities, and industry insiders. Together, they’ll break down their art and craft, exploring how each “frame” of their life contributes to their career arc. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, content creator, or curious about the creative process, Frame By Frame offers an insightful and inspiring look at the stories behind the scenes of the entertainment business.
What does it take to film Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Andy Reid, and the Kansas City Chiefs from the inside? Emmy-winning director Kristen Lappas takes us behind the scenes of The Kingdom, the new Disney+ and ESPN documentary series on the Chiefs dynasty.
In this episode of Frame By Frame, Kristen shares how she earned the trust of Mahomes, Kelce, and Coach Andy Reid, what it was like to direct the Chiefs through a historic season, and how she built one of the biggest NFL docuseries of all time. From underground bunkers of Chiefs history to emotional family moments, this is the story behind The Kingdom.
If you’re a Kansas City Chiefs fan, a filmmaker, or just curious about how sports documentaries are made, this is a must-watch.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Kristen Lappas on The Kingdom
01:18 – How the Chiefs project came together
03:13 – Building trust with Andy Reid & the players
06:06 – Filming Mahomes up close (and a Super Bowl haircut)
08:13 – Structuring a dynasty story: themes & arcs
11:10 – The art of pitching: how Kristen sold The Kingdom
14:38 – Balancing honesty vs. PR when partnering with teams
18:56 – Surprising storylines that shaped the series
21:26 – Discovering the Chiefs’ underground archive bunker
25:36 – Making The Kingdom appeal beyond football fans
27:07 – Handling Taylor Swift’s presence in the story
29:00 – Premiering The Kingdom in Kansas City
31:21 – Creative swings: directing the Giannis documentary
36:49 – Lessons from working with superstars (Mahomes, Giannis, Caitlin Clark)
39:07 – Kristen’s career break: the story of Arthur
43:49 – Advice for young filmmakers & pitching stories
45:09 – Balancing filmmaking with motherhood
47:49 – Kristen’s advice for first-time feature directors
50:24 – What’s next for Kristen Lappas
51:25 – Mentors, influences, and finding your voice
54:51 – Lessons from The Kingdom & Andy Reid’s “Don’t Judge” card
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