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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.

First Aired

2011-04-16
Last Aired

2024-08-03
Creator
Genre

Talk
Seasons

14
Episodes

210
Status

Returning Series
Language

English
Network

Keywords:

screenwriter talk show conference filmmaking

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Season 14

1. Northeast Front

his first episode of On Story includes new interviews from Randall Wallace, Writer-Director, Secretari...More

his first episode of On Story includes new interviews from Randall Wallace, Writer-Director, Secretariat; Lawrence Kasdan, Screenwriter, Empire Strikes Back; Shane Black, Writer-Director, Lethal Weapon, Long Kiss Goodnight, and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang; and the short film Northeast Front, an Austin Film Festival 2010 Official Selection, by Angela Torres Camerena.Less

2011-04-16

2. Tadpoles

In episode 2 of "On Story," the creative minds behind STAR TREK, TRANSFORMERS, EL MARIACHI, and WATCHM...More

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 audience to suspend their disbelief. Featuring David Hayter, Roberto Orci, Damon Lindelof, and Robert Rodriguez. Film: Tadpoles by Miguel AlvarezLess

2011-04-23

3. Sleep Study/My Biggest Weakness

In episode 3 of "On Story," the creative minds behind TO DIE FOR, THE 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN, NATIONAL LAM...More

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 Ramis, Judd Apatow, Buck Henry, and Jon Lucas. Film: Sleep Study by Kerri Lendo and John Merriman and MY BIGGEST WEAKNESS by Bradley Jackson.Less

2011-04-30

4. Red Wednesday

In episode 4 of "On Story," the creative minds behind APOLLO 13, SCHINDLER'S LIST, and A BEAUTIFUL MIN...More

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. Featuring 'Ron Howard' and Steven Zaillian.Less

2011-05-07

5. Western

Episode 5 of "On Story," the creative minds behind UNFORGIVEN, A PERFECT WORLD, and 3:10 TO YUMA discu...More

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, Michael Brandt and Derek Haas. Film: WESTERN by Lucas MillardLess

2011-05-14

6. Bringing Mad Men and The Wire to Life

The creative minds behind the shows Mad Men, The Wire, and Treme discuss historical and modern day rel...More

The creative minds behind the shows Mad Men, The Wire, and Treme discuss historical and modern day relevance in television dramas.Less

2011-05-21

7. War on the Big Screen

War in film is discussed by the creative minds behind Red Dawn, Born on the 4th of July and Apocalypse...More

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.Less

2011-05-28

8. Script to Screen

Creating a film from script to screen is discussed by the writer/directors behind Slumdog Millionaire,...More

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 Reitman, and Ed Burns.Less

2011-06-11

9. Untitled Moon Project

Working within the studio system is discussed by the local filmmakers behind Office Space, Lonesome Do...More

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.Less

2011-06-18

10. The Suspense and the Release

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2011-06-25

11. Martha

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2011-07-02

12. Weight of the World & Eulogy Maker

Developing and understanding heroes and villains is discussed by the creative minds behind RAMBO, LETH...More

Developing and understanding heroes and villains is discussed by the creative minds behind RAMBO, LETHAL WEAPON, BRAVEHEART, and Dexter. Featuring Álvaro Rodríguez, Shane Black, Randall Wallace, John Turman, and Melissa Rosenberg. Films: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD by Jenny Goddard and EULOGY MAKER by Leslie Langee.Less