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On Story

“A look inside the creative process of writers, creators and filmmakers.”

4.0 / 10

2011

15 seasons

223 episodes

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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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Cast

Matthew Weiner

Faraday Okoro

Peter Gould

Dave Andron

VJ Boyd

Wendy Calhoun

Chris Provenzano

Scott Frank

Cary Joji Fukunaga

Noah Hawley

Elaine Poon

John Ridley

Seasons

A look inside the creative process of writers, creators and filmmakers.

Ep 1
1.Northeast Front
16-04-2011
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...
Ep 2
2.Tadpoles
23-04-2011
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...
Ep 3
3.Sleep Study/My Biggest Weakness
30-04-2011
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...
Ep 4
4.Red Wednesday
07-05-2011
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...
Ep 5
5.Western
14-05-2011
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...
Ep 6
6.Bringing Mad Men and The Wire to Life
21-05-2011
The creative minds behind the shows Mad Men, The Wire, and Treme discuss historical and modern day relevance in television dramas.
Ep 7
7.War on the Big Screen
28-05-2011
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.
Ep 8
8.Script to Screen
11-06-2011
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...
Ep 9
9.Untitled Moon Project
18-06-2011
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.
Ep 10
10.The Suspense and the Release
25-06-2011
Ep 11
11.Martha
02-07-2011
Ep 12
12.Weight of the World & Eulogy Maker
16-07-2011
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...

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