On Story

On Story

  • 2011
  • 15 Seasons
  • 208 Episodes
  •  4  (2)
  •   Returning Series

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.

On Story
Seasons
A Conversation With Rian Johnson
15. A Conversation With Rian Johnson
August 02, 2025
Writer, producer and director Rian Johnson discusses the "Knives Out" franchise and the art of molding a great mystery.
The Last Showgirl With Gia Coppola
14. The Last Showgirl With Gia Coppola
July 26, 2025
Director Gia Coppola reflects on working with the cast of "The Last Showgirl," and how they depicted an inspiring story of change and transformation.
On YA Drama: A Conversation With Julie Plec
13. On YA Drama: A Conversation With Julie Plec
July 19, 2025
Julie Plec, creator of the teen drama "The Vampire Diaries," talks about her process molding the series and its many spinoffs.
On Challengers: A Conversation With Justin Kuritzkes
12. On Challengers: A Conversation With Justin Kuritzkes
July 12, 2025
Screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes discusses his process writing "Challengers."
Script to Screen: Bojack Horseman
11. Script to Screen: Bojack Horseman
July 05, 2025
Writers Joe Lawson and Alison Flierl discuss writing "BoJack Horseman" and techniques behind exploring the human condition through an anthropomorphic horse.
On Shogun: A Conversation with Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo
10. On Shogun: A Conversation with Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo
June 28, 2025
Writers and creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo discuss the process of crafting the historical drama "Shogun."
A Conversation With Meg LeFauve
9. A Conversation With Meg LeFauve
June 21, 2025
Screenwriter Meg LeFauve outlines her path to Pixar and her work on "Inside Out" and "Inside Out 2."
Script to Screen: Battlestar Galactica
8. Script to Screen: Battlestar Galactica
June 14, 2025
Writer and creator Ronald D. Moore discusses the process from concept to completion of "Battlestar Galactica."
On the Making of They Cloned Tyrone
7. On the Making of They Cloned Tyrone
June 07, 2025
Writer-producer Tony Rettenmaier and director Juel Taylor talk about "They Cloned Tyrone" and how they incorporated socio-political commentary into the science fiction, comedy-mystery film.
Script to Screen: Twisters
6. Script to Screen: Twisters
May 31, 2025
Screenwriter Mark L. Smith discusses writing "Twisters" and his process crafting plot-driven action and compelling conflicts.
On Vida: A Conversation With Tanya Saracho
5. On Vida: A Conversation With Tanya Saracho
May 24, 2025
Creator and showrunner Tanya Saracho explains her creative process behind "Vida," the comedy-drama series that follows two sisters who return home after the death of their mother.
Script to Screen: American Psycho
4. Script to Screen: American Psycho
May 17, 2025
Screenwriter Guinevere Turner discusses writing "American Psycho."
On the Making of Sing Sing
3. On the Making of Sing Sing
May 10, 2025
Screenwriter and producer Clint Bentley and producer Monique Walton discuss the making of "Sing Sing," and how they developed a script inspired by a real life rehabilitation through the arts program.
A Conversation With Kathleen Kennedy
2. A Conversation With Kathleen Kennedy
May 03, 2025
Producer Kathleen Kennedy reflects on her career producing such films as "E.T.," "Back to the Future" and "Schindler's List" and shares stories and inspiration from her decades of experience.
On the Last of US: A Conversation With Craig Mazin
1. On the Last of US: A Conversation With Craig Mazin
April 26, 2025
Emmy Award-winning creator and showrunner Craig Mazin talks about adapting a video game into the episodic television drama series "The Last of Us."
Description
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.
  • Premiere Date
    April 16, 2011
  • Rating
    4  (2)