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An inside look at the creative process behind some of our most popular and beloved movies and television shows. All episodes feature recorded conversations between acclaimed and award-winning screenwriters, TV creators, and filmmakers from the Austin Film Festival's annual conference and year round events.

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On Story — Episode Guide

Season 1

• E1: Northeast Front (2011-04-16) — his first episode of On Story includes new interviews from Randall Wallace, Writer-Director, Secretariat; Lawrence Kasdan, Screenwriter, Empire Strikes Back; Shane Black, Writer-Di
• E2: Tadpoles (2011-04-23) — In episode 2 of "On Story," the creative minds behind STAR TREK, TRANSFORMERS, EL MARIACHI, and WATCHMEN discuss the challenge of creating fantastical worlds and getting the audien
• E3: Sleep Study/My Biggest Weakness (2011-04-30) — In episode 3 of "On Story," the creative minds behind TO DIE FOR, THE 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN, NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION, and THE HANGOVER discuss comedy in film. Featuring Harold Ram
• E4: Red Wednesday (2011-05-07) — In episode 4 of "On Story," the creative minds behind APOLLO 13, SCHINDLER'S LIST, and A BEAUTIFUL MIND discuss the inspiration behind these classic, Academy Award winning films. F
• E5: Western (2011-05-14) — Episode 5 of "On Story," the creative minds behind UNFORGIVEN, A PERFECT WORLD, and 3:10 TO YUMA discuss creating westerns with resonance. Featuring John Lee Hancock, David Peoples
• E6: Bringing Mad Men and The Wire to Life (2011-05-21) — The creative minds behind the shows Mad Men, The Wire, and Treme discuss historical and modern day relevance in television dramas.
• E7: War on the Big Screen (2011-05-28) — War in film is discussed by the creative minds behind Red Dawn, Born on the 4th of July and Apocalypse Now. Featuring Oliver Stone and John Milius.
• E8: Script to Screen (2011-06-11) — Creating a film from script to screen is discussed by the writer/directors behind Slumdog Millionaire, Up in the Air, and The Brothers McMullen. Featuring Danny Boyle, Jason Reitma
• E9: Untitled Moon Project (2011-06-18) — Working within the studio system is discussed by the local filmmakers behind Office Space, Lonesome Dove and El mariachi. Featuring Mike Judge, Bill Wittliff and Robert Rodriguez.
• E10: The Suspense and the Release (2011-06-25)
• E11: Martha (2011-07-02)
• E12: Weight of the World & Eulogy Maker (2011-07-16) — Developing and understanding heroes and villains is discussed by the creative minds behind RAMBO, LETHAL WEAPON, BRAVEHEART, and Dexter. Featuring Álvaro Rodríguez, Shane Black, Ra

Season 2

• E1: Creating New Characters (2012-05-26) — Academy Award-winning director Sydney Pollack (Out of Africa, Tootsie, The Way We Were) and NYPD Blue and Deadwood creator David Milch discuss the inspiration behind creating class
• E2: The Comedy That Resonates (2012-06-02) — Curb Your Enthusiasm and Seinfeld writer/producer Alec Berg and Bridesmaids director and Freaks and Geeks creator Paul Feig pull back the curtain to show how they create comedy tha
• E3: Action! (2012-06-09) — The creators behind the explosions Con Air, Gone In Sixty Seconds, Hulk, Zombieland and Machete debate what makes a great action movie. Followed by the riveting short film SOLD by
• E4: Exporting Comedy (2012-06-16) — TV mega-hit Everybody Loves Raymond creator Phil Rosenthal discusses the (not so) universal language of comedy in his documentary Exporting Raymond with Kiss Kiss Bang Bang writer/
• E5: Based on a True Story (2012-06-23) — The challenges of making true stories compelling on the screen are discussed by Oscar®-nominated Scott Silver (The Fighter), Oscar®-nominated Nicholas Kazan (Reversal of Fortune),
• E6: Creators (2012-06-30) — On the next On Story, Bones creator Hart Hanson and Veronica Mars and Party Down creator Rob Thomas discuss the creation of a successful TV series. Followed by the short films 0507
• E7: Heart of Film (2012-07-14) — On the next On Story, the inspiration behind such classic films as Edward Scissorhands, Toy Story, and Up is discussed by Academy Award winning Pixar director John Lasseter and scr
• E8: Silence of the Lambs (2012-07-21) — Oscar®-winning writer Ted Tally gives a provocative look at the adaptation and production of the highly acclaimed film The Silence of the Lambs. Tally covers it all: working with d
• E9: Buck Henry (2012-07-28) — From THE GRADUATE and CATCH-22 to Saturday Night Live and Get Smart, iconic comedic and distinctly American writer, director, and actor Buck Henry recalls his long and storied care
• E10: Creating Complex Characters (2012-08-11) — Writer/director Rodrigo Garcia discusses the influence of his father, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Gabriel García Márquez, and the complexities and flaws that form nuanced chara
• E11: The Humor & Heart of Animation (2012-08-18) — The writers behind the beloved animated classics KUNG FU PANDA 1 & 2, King of the Hill, and THE IRON GIANT discuss the comedy, action, and emotion that go into creating the worlds
• E12: Raising Stakes, Reversals, and Payoffs (2012-08-25) — Thriller master writer/director Shane Black (KISS KISS BANG BANG, LETHAL WEAPON) discusses the critical elements of a taut, suspense-filled movie – raising stakes, unexpected rever

Season 3

• E1: A Conversation with Chris Carter (2013-04-20) — Legendary television writer Chris Carter reveals the secret behind the creation and success of The X-Files. Lost and "Prometheus" writer, Damon Lindelof, speaks with Carter on how
• E2: Explosive Action Building Action Through Character (2013-04-27) — The writers behind WANTED, "The Bourne Ultimatum", "Con Air", and "Snitch" discuss how they use action scenes to further the plot, convey tension, and build toward a satisfying cli
• E3: Re-Imagining the Classics (2013-05-04) — The writers of re-imagined classics & popular franchises such as GHOST, CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, TWINS and SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN deliberate how to keep stories fresh
• E4: Elements of Horror (2013-05-11) — Professional horror writers explore how great drama lies at the core of the most frightening films, and discuss the style and techniques used to invoke fear, suspense and thrills t
• E5: Constructing Comic Book Movies (2013-05-18) — The creative minds behind the films THOR, THE AVENGERS, THE INCREDIBLE HULK, THE GREEN LANTERN, X-MEN: THE LAST STAND, and X-MEN: FIRST CLASS divulge the complexities of heroes & v
• E6: A Conversation with Damon Lindelof (2013-05-25) — Damon Lindelof discusses his hand in some of the most celebrated and scrutinized works of science fiction over the past five years, and how much of their success is attributed to w
• E7: James Franco: A Look Inside 127 Hours (2013-06-01) — James Franco reveals his unique experience working on 127 HOURS, including his faith in director Danny Boyle's vision, and the collaborative approach from cast and crew to fulfill
• E8: The Evolution of Funny: TV Comedy with Larry Wilmore (2013-06-07) — Larry Wilmore, the Senior Black Correspondent on The Daily Show and creator of The Bernie Mac Show reflects upon different forms of comedy, his own comic influences, and always loo
• E9: Heroes and Anti-Heroes: Loving the Villain (2013-06-14) — The voices behind THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, BRIDESMAIDS, and RACHEL GETTING MARRIED deliberate how the most impressionable characters – both good and evil – are compelling because of
• E10: Romantic Comedies (2013-06-21) — The screenwriters behind NEVER BEEN KISSED, SAFE HAVEN, GOING THE DISTANCE and HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU contemplate the important balance of relationship, conflict and originali
• E11: A Conversation with Brian Hegleland (2013-06-28) — Brian Hegleland, the creative force behind 42, L.A. Confidential, Mystic River, and A Knights Tale, shares his experience as a screenwriter, director, and producer, along with the
• E12: Writing the Fantastical: A Conversation with David McGee (2013-07-05) — David McGee discusses adapting Finding Neverland and Life of Pi, and how he approached translating such imaginative worlds for screen. Followed by, The Return, Jeremy Mackie's shor

Season 4

• E1: Breaking Bad: A Conversation with Vince Gilligan (2014-04-18) — Vince Gilligan, creator of the AMC hit series Breaking Bad, reflects upon the show's hyper-serialized storytelling as well as his inspirations and influences. Accompanied by Victor
• E2: Frank Darabont: A Filmmaker's Journey (2014-04-25) — Frank Darabont, writer and director of such classics as The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile and The Mist, discusses adapting works by Stephen King and keeping his characters a
• E3: Alien: Deconstructing a Sci-Fi Classic (2014-05-03) — An iconic example of its genre, Alien's tension, pacing, and craftsmanship are deconstructed by veteran screenwriters John August and Ashley Miller. Accompanied by Jason Mann and F
• E4: House of Cards: A Conversation with Beau Willimon (2014-05-09) — House of Cards creator, Beau Willimon, discusses writing for Netflix, working with David Fincher, and delving into the psychology of narrative power struggles. Artiz Moreno's short
• E5: Time Travel and the Filmmaker's Trek (2014-05-16) — Rian Johnson, Richard Kelly, and Roberto Orci, masters of weaving time travel into film, dissect the elements that make for a believable "operating system" when writing a comprehen
• E6: Thelma & Louise: A Conversation with Callie Khouri (2014-05-23) — Callie Khouri reflects upon her experience working with Ridley Scott and writing the classic female-driven-buddy film, Thelma and Louise. Followed by Avram Dodson's short film, Pis
• E7: Unforgiven: Deconstructing an Anti-Western (2014-05-30) — The Clint Eastwood/David Peoples classic Unforgiven is deconstructed by Into the West's Kirk Ellis and Apaloosa's Robert Knott as they explore its gritty action, ambiguous morality
• E8: Men in Black: A Conversation with Ed Solomon (2014-06-06) — Men in Black writer, Ed Solomon, explores the genesis of the movie and its journey from pre-production through post. Solomon documents his experiences getting fired and re-hired on
• E9: Rectify: Ray McKinnon on Characters & Culture (2014-06-13) — Ray McKinnon, creator of the Sundance Channel's breakout hit, Rectify, details how to capture the personality of a culture through establishing strong characters, tone, and atmosph
• E10: Philadelphia: A Look Back (2014-06-20) — Ron Nyswaner recounts the social impact of his screenplay Philadelphia, a bold film released during a delicate time in history. Followed by Oliver Kember's Puzzled, about a young b
• E11: Deconstructing Dog Day Afternoon (2014-06-27) — Frank Pierson's Academy Award® winning Dog Day Afternoon elevates the classic crime genre through its exploration of textured characters and rationale. Screenwriters Robin Swicord
• E12: Neo Noir: The Modern Day Film Noir (2014-07-05) — Shane Black (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang) and Brian Helgeland (LA Confidential) discuss the modern day Neo Noir – a genre-bending response to the Film Noirs of the 1940s and 50s – and diss
• E13: Greaser's Palace with Jonathan Demme & Paul Thomas Anderson (2014-07-12) — Filmmaking legends Paul Thomas Anderson and Jonathan Demme pay tribute to Robert Downey Sr.'s cult classic Greaser's Palace. Next, Andrew Napier's short film, Grandma's Not a Toast
• E14: Jonathan Demme and Paul Thomas Anderson: A Conversation (2014-07-19) — In this second On Story® installation featuring Paul Thomas Anderson and Jonathan Demme, the duo look back on the vision, style, influences, and creative passion for Demme's The Si

Season 5

• E1: Mad Men: A Conversation with Matthew Weiner. (2015-04-18) — Mad Men creator, Matthew Weiner, dissects the culture, identity, and status quo of the show, and the psychology behind its beloved antihero, Don Draper. Followed by Faraday Okoro's
• E2: Fargo & True Detective: Television Anthologies (2015-04-25) — True Detective director, Cary Fukunaga, and Fargo creator, Noah Hawley, discuss the rise of the television anthology series and how to execute a compelling balance of plot, charact
• E3: A Conversation with John Ridley (2015-05-02) — John Ridley reflects on his beginnings and the inspirations that have shaped his approach to screenwriting, with a special look into his journey adapting the Academy Award®-winning
• E4: Deconstructing "The Fly" (2015-05-09) — Mick Garris (Masters of Horror) and Alvaro Rodriguez (Machete) deconstruct the shock, suspense, and subtleties of David Cronenberg's The Fly and how his execution has contributed t
• E5: Selling Non-Fiction to an Audience: A Conversation with Terry George (2015-05-16) — Terry George (writer/director Hotel Rwanda; writer In the Name of the Father) reflects on the art of fictionalizing fact and placing ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances
• E6: The Left and Write: Politically Driven Narratives (2015-05-23) — Beau Willimon (creator House of Cards) and Eli Attie (writer The West Wing) debate politically- driven narratives, power struggles, and dramatizing the truths and fictions that com
• E7: Indie Filmmaking in Hollywood: A Conversation with Jay Duplass (2015-05-30) — Jay Duplass (writer/director Jeff Who Lives at Home, The Puffy Chair) recollects his journey with brother Mark Duplass onto the DIY indie film scene, along with their specific appr
• E8: Groundhog Day: Deconstructing the Comedy Classic (2015-06-06) — Danny Rubin, co-writer of "Groundhog Day," deconstructs the film's progression from script to screen and talks about his collaboration with the film's co-writer and director Harold
• E9: Planet of the Apes: Reimagining a Sci-Fi Franchise (2015-06-13) — Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, co-writers of Rise of the Planet of the Apes, discuss re-imagining the popular sci-fi franchise and their delicate approach to depicting the protagoni
• E10: Dead Poets Society: Deconstructing the Acclaimed Classic (2015-06-20) — Tom Schulman, writer of Dead Poet's Society, deconstructs the story's journey from script to screen, along with his unique working relationships on set with Robin Williams and dire
• E11: Tommy Lee Jones: Bringing the Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada to Life (2015-06-27) — Tommy Lee Jones, writer, director, and protagonist of The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, reflects on the making of the film, accompanied by some of his cast and crew. Followe
• E12: Scott Frank: A Screenwriter's Design (2015-07-04) — Scott Frank (Get Shorty, Out of Sight) reflects on his diverse career writing thrillers and pulp films, and his approach to developing complex characters in search of their identit
• E13: Justified: Inside the Writers' Room (2015-07-11) — Writers from the hit show Justified discuss adapting Elmore Leonard's short story for television and the evolution of the show's tone, rhythm, and setting.
• E14: Better Call Saul: A Conversation with Peter Gould (2015-07-18) — Peter Gould, writer, producer, and director of Breaking Bad and co-creator of its spinoff Better Call Saul discusses shifting gears, schemes, and swindles within the world of Saul

Season 6

• E1: John Singleton's Classic Influences (2016-04-16) — John Singleton, the youngest and first African American filmmaker to win an Academy Award® for his work on Boyz N the Hood, discusses his process, influences, and inspirations, fro
• E2: Norman Lear – A Retrospective (2016-04-23) — Perhaps one of the most influential contributors to the landscape of situational comedies and progressive writing in Hollywood, Norman Lear transformed a genre known for play-it-sa
• E3: Zombie and Groot – Bringing Comics to Life (2016-04-30) — Nicole Perlman (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Angela Kang (The Walking Dead) explore navigating a male-dominated industry as female genre writers. The women discuss tackling comic b
• E4: Rodrigo Garcia on Writing Relationships (2016-05-07) — Rodrigo Garcia, whose credits include Albert Nobbs, Nine Lives, Mother and Child, and most recently, Last Days in the Desert, contemplates the importance of writing honest relation
• E5: The Path of an Action Writer: A Conversation with Robert Kamen (2016-05-14) — Robert Mark Kamen looks back on his long-time working relationship with Luc Besson and his approach to writing description, violence, and well-developed characters in films such as
• E6: Daredevil: Behind the Screen (2016-05-21) — Christos and Ruth Fletcher Gage discuss the process of adapting the Marvel comic Daredevil for television. The duo break down the juxtaposition of brute realism and the moral compl
• E7: Carl Reiner: A Conversation with a TV Legend (2016-05-28) — Comedy titan Carl Reiner looks back on creating The Dick Van Dyke Show, how the show evolved over the course of its five seasons, and the collaborative efforts of the writers and a
• E8: Awkward Black Girl: A Conversation with Issa Rae (2016-06-04) — Creator/director/producer/star Issa Rae discusses the unique challenges that surround creating independent webseries, the freedoms that come with doing it your own way, and how to
• E9: Chris Cooper: A Conversation on Acting (2016-06-11) — Chris Cooper, the Academy Award® winning Best Supporting Actor for his role in the comedy-drama Adaptation, discusses this acting career in both film and television. Cooper looks b
• E10: Se7en: Script to Screen w/Andrew Kevin Walker (2016-06-18) — Screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker dissects his bleak thriller masterpiece, Se7en and working with director David Fincher to create the cult classic film.
• E11: Gary Ross on Drive and Inspiration (2016-06-25) — Writer/Director Gary Ross discusses his film trajectory from co-writing the iconic film Big to approaching and adapting Seabiscuit on screen as well as working on historically depi
• E12: America Ferrera on the Storyteller's Responsibility (2016-07-02) — Producer/Emmy®-award winning actress, America Ferrera talks about her early roles in film and television including the hit show Ugly Betty, Real Women Have Curves, The Sisterhood o
• E13: Charles Burnett: Film as a Means for Social Change (2016-07-09) — Writer/Director/Producer Charles Burnett shares his career development process in narrative and documentary filmmaking with Killer of Sheep (1978), his seminal film, which was defi
• E14: Saving Mr. Banks: Script to Screen (2016-07-16) — Director John Lee Hancock and writer Kelly Marcel discuss how the script for Saving Mr. Banks was successfully transformed onto the screen using heavily stylized elements, and musi
• E15: A Conversation with Jason Reitman (2016-07-23) — Writer/director Jason Reitman, whose credits include Thank You for Smoking, Up in the Air, Juno, and most recently the TV series Casual, discusses his journey from novice filmmaker

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does On Story have? 15 season(s) with 223 episodes.

Where can I watch On Story? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.