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Creating New Characters

Academy Award-winning director Sydney Pollack (Out of Africa, Tootsie, The Way We Were) and NYPD Blue and Deadwood creat

The Comedy That Resonates

Curb Your Enthusiasm and Seinfeld writer/producer Alec Berg and Bridesmaids director and Freaks and Geeks creator Paul F

Action!

The creators behind the explosions Con Air, Gone In Sixty Seconds, Hulk, Zombieland and Machete debate what makes a grea

Exporting Comedy

TV mega-hit Everybody Loves Raymond creator Phil Rosenthal discusses the (not so) universal language of comedy in his do

Based on a True Story

The challenges of making true stories compelling on the screen are discussed by Oscar®-nominated Scott Silver (The Figh

Creators

On the next On Story, Bones creator Hart Hanson and Veronica Mars and Party Down creator Rob Thomas discuss the creation

Heart of Film

On the next On Story, the inspiration behind such classic films as Edward Scissorhands, Toy Story, and Up is discussed b

Silence of the Lambs

Oscar®-winning writer Ted Tally gives a provocative look at the adaptation and production of the highly acclaimed film

Buck Henry

From THE GRADUATE and CATCH-22 to Saturday Night Live and Get Smart, iconic comedic and distinctly American writer, dire

Creating Complex Characters

The Humor & Heart of Animation

The writers behind the beloved animated classics KUNG FU PANDA 1 & 2, King of the Hill, and THE IRON GIANT discuss the c

Raising Stakes, Reversals, and Payoffs

Thriller master writer/director Shane Black (KISS KISS BANG BANG, LETHAL WEAPON) discusses the critical elements of a ta

A Conversation with Chris Carter

Legendary television writer Chris Carter reveals the secret behind the creation and success of The X-Files. Lost and "Pr

Explosive Action Building Action Through Character

The writers behind WANTED, "The Bourne Ultimatum", "Con Air", and "Snitch" discuss how they use action scenes to further

Re-Imagining the Classics

The writers of re-imagined classics & popular franchises such as GHOST, CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, TWINS and SNOW

Elements of Horror

Professional horror writers explore how great drama lies at the core of the most frightening films, and discuss the styl

Constructing Comic Book Movies

The creative minds behind the films THOR, THE AVENGERS, THE INCREDIBLE HULK, THE GREEN LANTERN, X-MEN: THE LAST STAND, a

A Conversation with Damon Lindelof

Damon Lindelof discusses his hand in some of the most celebrated and scrutinized works of science fiction over the past

James Franco: A Look Inside 127 Hours

James Franco reveals his unique experience working on 127 HOURS, including his faith in director Danny Boyle's vision, a

The Evolution of Funny: TV Comedy with Larry Wilmore

Larry Wilmore, the Senior Black Correspondent on The Daily Show and creator of The Bernie Mac Show reflects upon differe

Heroes and Anti-Heroes: Loving the Villain

The voices behind THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, BRIDESMAIDS, and RACHEL GETTING MARRIED deliberate how the most impressionable

Romantic Comedies

The screenwriters behind NEVER BEEN KISSED, SAFE HAVEN, GOING THE DISTANCE and HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU contemplate t

A Conversation with Brian Hegleland

Brian Hegleland, the creative force behind 42, L.A. Confidential, Mystic River, and A Knights Tale, shares his experienc

Writing the Fantastical: A Conversation with David McGee

David McGee discusses adapting Finding Neverland and Life of Pi, and how he approached translating such imaginative worl

Breaking Bad: A Conversation with Vince Gilligan

Vince Gilligan, creator of the AMC hit series Breaking Bad, reflects upon the show's hyper-serialized storytelling as we

Frank Darabont: A Filmmaker's Journey

Frank Darabont, writer and director of such classics as The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile and The Mist, discusses

Alien: Deconstructing a Sci-Fi Classic

An iconic example of its genre, Alien's tension, pacing, and craftsmanship are deconstructed by veteran screenwriters Jo

House of Cards: A Conversation with Beau Willimon

House of Cards creator, Beau Willimon, discusses writing for Netflix, working with David Fincher, and delving into the p

Time Travel and the Filmmaker's Trek

Rian Johnson, Richard Kelly, and Roberto Orci, masters of weaving time travel into film, dissect the elements that make

Thelma & Louise: A Conversation with Callie Khouri

Callie Khouri reflects upon her experience working with Ridley Scott and writing the classic female-driven-buddy film, T

Unforgiven: Deconstructing an Anti-Western

The Clint Eastwood/David Peoples classic Unforgiven is deconstructed by Into the West's Kirk Ellis and Apaloosa's Robert

Men in Black: A Conversation with Ed Solomon

Men in Black writer, Ed Solomon, explores the genesis of the movie and its journey from pre-production through post. Sol

Rectify: Ray McKinnon on Characters & Culture

Ray McKinnon, creator of the Sundance Channel's breakout hit, Rectify, details how to capture the personality of a cultu

Philadelphia: A Look Back

Ron Nyswaner recounts the social impact of his screenplay Philadelphia, a bold film released during a delicate time in h

Deconstructing Dog Day Afternoon

Frank Pierson's Academy Award® winning Dog Day Afternoon elevates the classic crime genre through its exploration of te

Neo Noir: The Modern Day Film Noir

Shane Black (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang) and Brian Helgeland (LA Confidential) discuss the modern day Neo Noir - a genre-bendin

Greaser's Palace with Jonathan Demme & Paul Thomas Anderson

Filmmaking legends Paul Thomas Anderson and Jonathan Demme pay tribute to Robert Downey Sr.'s cult classic Greaser's Pal

Jonathan Demme and Paul Thomas Anderson: A Conversation

In this second On Story® installation featuring Paul Thomas Anderson and Jonathan Demme, the duo look back on the visio

Mad Men: A Conversation with Matthew Weiner.

Mad Men creator, Matthew Weiner, dissects the culture, identity, and status quo of the show, and the psychology behind i

Fargo & True Detective: Television Anthologies

True Detective director, Cary Fukunaga, and Fargo creator, Noah Hawley, discuss the rise of the television anthology ser

A Conversation with John Ridley

John Ridley reflects on his beginnings and the inspirations that have shaped his approach to screenwriting, with a speci

Deconstructing "The Fly"

Mick Garris (Masters of Horror) and Alvaro Rodriguez (Machete) deconstruct the shock, suspense, and subtleties of David

Selling Non-Fiction to an Audience: A Conversation with Terry George

Terry George (writer/director Hotel Rwanda; writer In the Name of the Father) reflects on the art of fictionalizing fact

The Left and Write: Politically Driven Narratives

Beau Willimon (creator House of Cards) and Eli Attie (writer The West Wing) debate politically- driven narratives, power

Indie Filmmaking in Hollywood: A Conversation with Jay Duplass

Jay Duplass (writer/director Jeff Who Lives at Home, The Puffy Chair) recollects his journey with brother Mark Duplass o

Groundhog Day: Deconstructing the Comedy Classic

Danny Rubin, co-writer of "Groundhog Day," deconstructs the film's progression from script to screen and talks about his

Planet of the Apes: Reimagining a Sci-Fi Franchise

Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, co-writers of Rise of the Planet of the Apes, discuss re-imagining the popular sci-fi fran

Dead Poets Society: Deconstructing the Acclaimed Classic

Tom Schulman, writer of Dead Poet's Society, deconstructs the story's journey from script to screen, along with his uniq

Tommy Lee Jones: Bringing the Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada to Life

Tommy Lee Jones, writer, director, and protagonist of The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, reflects on the making of

Scott Frank: A Screenwriter's Design

Scott Frank (Get Shorty, Out of Sight) reflects on his diverse career writing thrillers and pulp films, and his approach

Justified: Inside the Writers' Room

Writers from the hit show Justified discuss adapting Elmore Leonard's short story for television and the evolution of th

Better Call Saul: A Conversation with Peter Gould

Peter Gould, writer, producer, and director of Breaking Bad and co-creator of its spinoff Better Call Saul discusses shi

John Singleton's Classic Influences

John Singleton, the youngest and first African American filmmaker to win an Academy Award® for his work on Boyz N the H

Norman Lear - A Retrospective

Perhaps one of the most influential contributors to the landscape of situational comedies and progressive writing in Hol

Zombie and Groot - Bringing Comics to Life

Nicole Perlman (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Angela Kang (The Walking Dead) explore navigating a male-dominated industry

Rodrigo Garcia on Writing Relationships

Rodrigo Garcia, whose credits include Albert Nobbs, Nine Lives, Mother and Child, and most recently, Last Days in the De

The Path of an Action Writer: A Conversation with Robert Kamen

Robert Mark Kamen looks back on his long-time working relationship with Luc Besson and his approach to writing descripti

Daredevil: Behind the Screen

Christos and Ruth Fletcher Gage discuss the process of adapting the Marvel comic Daredevil for television. The duo break

Carl Reiner: A Conversation with a TV Legend

Comedy titan Carl Reiner looks back on creating The Dick Van Dyke Show, how the show evolved over the course of its five

Awkward Black Girl: A Conversation with Issa Rae

Creator/director/producer/star Issa Rae discusses the unique challenges that surround creating independent webseries, th

Chris Cooper: A Conversation on Acting

Chris Cooper, the Academy Award® winning Best Supporting Actor for his role in the comedy-drama Adaptation, discusses t

Se7en: Script to Screen w/Andrew Kevin Walker

Screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker dissects his bleak thriller masterpiece, Se7en and working with director David Fincher

Gary Ross on Drive and Inspiration

Writer/Director Gary Ross discusses his film trajectory from co-writing the iconic film Big to approaching and adapting

America Ferrera on the Storyteller's Responsibility

Producer/Emmy®-award winning actress, America Ferrera talks about her early roles in film and television including the

Charles Burnett: Film as a Means for Social Change

Writer/Director/Producer Charles Burnett shares his career development process in narrative and documentary filmmaking w

Saving Mr. Banks: Script to Screen

Director John Lee Hancock and writer Kelly Marcel discuss how the script for Saving Mr. Banks was successfully transform

A Conversation with Jason Reitman

Writer/director Jason Reitman, whose credits include Thank You for Smoking, Up in the Air, Juno, and most recently the T

Loving: Jeff Nichols Brings History to the Screen

In this episode, award-winning writer/director Jeff Nichols talks about bringing a highly charged true story to the scre

The Jungle Book: Justin Marks on Updating a Classic

Screenwriter Justin Marks shares the bear necessities on updating the classic Disney story to the modern screen. Drawing

Arrested Development to Veep: A Conversation with Tony Hale

From Arrested Development’s Buster Bluth to Veep’s bag man, actor Tony Hale discusses meeting audience’s expectati

"I'll Be There for You" A Conversation on Friends(hips) with Marta Kauffman

Writer and producer Marta Kauffman discusses "Friends" and "Grace and Frankie."

John Patrick Shanley: Writing for the Stage and Screen

John Patrick Shanley holds a unique position as both playwright and screenwriter. The writer behind Moonstruck, Doubt, a

Comedy is Queen: A Conversation with Paula Pell

With Saturday Night Live and the movies Sisters and This is 40 in her credits, Paula Pell is the queen of comedy. In thi

Freaks & Muppets: A Conversation with Jason Segel

As charming as any muppet, actor/writer Jason Segel relays how he was destined for the stage at an early age and how, fr

Creed: A New Legend

In this episode, writer Aaron Covington discusses how he and co-writer/director Ryan Coogler came up with the idea for a

Deconstructing Billy Wilder

Inarguably one of the greatest storytellers in Hollywood, filmmaker Billy Wilder’s classic films include Double Indemn

Complicated Relationships: A Conversation with Nancy Meyers

From Private Benjamin to Something’s Gotta Give, writer/director Nancy Meyers has created and championed some of the m

A Conversation with Jim Sheridan

Heavily-influenced by politics and family, the screenwriter of In the Name of the Father, My Left Foot, In America, and

Script to Screen: Motorcycle Diaries

In this episode, screenwriter Jose Rivera discusses his approach to bringing Che Guevara’s story to the screen, balanc

Script to Screen: The Revenant

Screenwriter Mark L. Smith discusses adapting The Revenant from book to screen, working with Alejandro Iñárritu, and g

Writing Dumb: A Conversation with Bobby Farrelly

The Bobby half of the Farrelly brothers team that brought us There’s Something About Mary, Kingpin, and Dumb and Dumbe

Psychological Thrillers

The writers behind Red Eye, The X-Files, Disturbia, and Shut In weigh in on the crucial elements for those psychological

Deconstructing Jane Austen

The filmmakers behind Sense and Sensibility, The Jane Austen Book Club, and The Lizzie Bennet Diaries discuss the timele

Trail Stories: The Making of Lonesome Dove

Producer Suzanne de Passe, screenwriter Bill Wittliff, and crew share stories about the making of Lonesome Dove, the mov

From the Golden Age to the Platinum Age: A Conversation with Ed Begley Jr.

With hundreds of film and television credits to his name, including Better Call Saul, A Mighty Wind, and Six Feet Under,

Treat Yo Self: A Conversation with Alan Yang

Parks and Recreation and Master of None writer Alan Yang talks about making up for lost time, writing for the Harvard La

Frank Marshall on Producing from the Creative Side

The producer behind Raiders of the Lost Ark, Back to the Future, The Sixth Sense, and more talks about starting his care

A Conversation with Greta Gerwig

Director and actress Greta Gerwig talks about her theatrical beginnings and how she came to write and direct "Lady Bird.

A Conversation with Keenen Ivory Wayans

Writer, director and producer Keenen Ivory Wayans talks about his path to Hollywood and how "In Living Color" helped pav

A Conversation with Kenneth Lonergan

Academy Award-winning writer-director Kenneth Lonergan compares screenwriting with playwriting and talks about being ope

Script to Screen: Arrival

Screenwriter Eric Heisserer talks about "Arrival," working with director Denis Villeneuve and the challenges of writing

A Conversation with Dan Gilroy

Screenwriter Dan Gilroy discusses the evolution of "Nightcrawler," working with Denzel Washington, and the challenges an

A Conversation with Gale Anne Hurd

Producer Gale Anne Hurd discusses her career, including working with Roger Corman and James Cameron.

Script to Screen: Pete's Dragon

Director David Lowery and writer Toby Halbrooks reinvent "Pete's Dragon" and discuss the difference between making indie

A Conversation with Misha Green

Writer and producer Misha Green discusses her experience as a first-time showrunner, and she talks about having to say g

A Conversation with Mark Frost

"Twin Peaks" co-creator Mark Frost talks about the show's impact and his collaboration with David Lynch.

The People v. O.J. Simpson: A Conversation with Scott Alexander

Scott Alexander talks about developing and writing "The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story."

A Conversation with Robert Townsend

Actor and director Robert Townsend's career spans 30 years in front of and behind the camera.

Revisiting Westerns: A Conversation with Scott Frank & Walter Hill

Saddle up yer horses with legendary writer/director Walter Hill and Oscar® nominated screenwriter Scott Frank as they e

Bloodline: A Conversation with Todd A. Kessler

In this episode, Bloodline’s co-creator Todd A. Kessler talks about the genesis and development of the popular Netflix

Power: A Conversation with Courtney Kemp

In this episode, creator, showrunner, and producer Courtney A. Kemp discusses the power dynamics in the television indus

American Gods: A Conversation with Michael Green

With a huge list of characters, centuries’ worth of mythology, and battles between gods—all within the confines of a

Great Adaptations

In this episode, the screenwriters behind Arrival, Kubo and the Two Strings, and I Love Dick discuss book-to-film adapta

A Conversation with Noah Hawley

In this episode, award-winning screenwriter, producer, and director Noah Hawley, the man behind some of TV’s best dram

The Shape of Water: A Conversation with Vanessa Taylor

In this episode, co-writer of the Academy Award® winning film, The Shape of Water discusses collaborating with genre di

Script to Screen: Snowpiercer: A Conversation with Kelly Masterson

Join Snowpiercer co-writer Kelly Masterson as he dissects the story’s journey from graphic novel to script-to-screen.

LBJ: A Conversation with Woody Harrelson & Rob Reiner

Academy-Award® nominated actor Woody Harrelson and director/producer Rob Reiner discuss how the bio-pic, LBJ came to li

A Conversation with Larry Wilmore

Television producer, actor, comic and writer Larry Wilmore discusses comedy in front of and behind the camera.

A Conversation with Linda Woolverton

Linda Woolverton, the first woman to write an animated feature for Disney, talks about her work, including "Beauty and t

Avengers: A Conversation with Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely

Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, writers of "Avengers: Infinity War," discuss juggling a massive ensemble cast an

Script to Screen: A Quiet Place

"A Quiet Place" screenwriters Scott Beck and Bryan Woods talk about creating tension and telling a story with little dia

Portals to the Past

"Westworld" writers and producers Bridget Carpenter and Carly Wray talk about research, what to do when the story confli

A Conversation with Peter Hedges

Writer and filmmaker Peter Hedges talks about his process of writing novels and screenplays, from "What's Eating Gilbert

A Conversation with Tony Gilroy

Academy Award® nominated writer and director Tony Gilroy has built a career on making thought-provoking thrillers inclu

A Conversation with Ali LeRoi

Comic and writer Ali LeRoi, co-creator of "Everybody Hates Chris," talks about writing, directing and creating for telev

The Disaster Artist: A Conversation with Scott Neustadter & Michael H. Weber

Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber discuss "The Disaster Artist" and its adaptation to film.

A Conversation with Roger Corman

Producer and director Roger Corman talks about independent filmmaking and his work, which includes more than 500 film cr

Wild Wild Country: A Conversation with Maclain & Chapman Way

Documentary filmmakers Chapman and Maclain Way talk about their Emmy Award-winning documentary "Wild Wild Country."

Deconstructing Nora Ephron

Writers Tess Morris and Scott Neustadter discuss the impact of Nora Ephron's films and the impact her writing has had on

A Conversation with Graham Yost

Writer, producer and showrunner Graham Yost's hits include "Speed," "Broken Arrow," "Justified" and "The Americans."

A Conversation with Pamela Ribon

Writer and author Pamela Ribon discusses the Disney films "Moana" and "Ralph Breaks the Internet" as well as the televis

A Conversation with Kevin McDonald

Comedy writer and performer Kevin McDonald discusses writing sketch comedy and performing stand-up and improv.

A Conversation with Sasheer Zamata

Actress and comic Sasheer Zamata talks about sketch comedy writing and acting on "Saturday Night Live."

A Conversation with Dana Gould

Dana Gould talks about writing for "The Simpsons" and his role as creator and co-executive producer of "Stan Against Evi

On Writing Chernobyl

Craig Mazin, Emmy Award-winning creator of the HBO miniseries "Chernobyl," talks about the creative process behind his a

A Conversation with Lulu Wang

Lulu Wang, writer and director of "The Farewell," talks about the autobiographical story of her family's decision to pla

On Writing Game of Thrones

Series co-creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss explain the process of adapting George R. R. Martin's books into the HBO

On Writing To All the Boys I've Loved Before

Writer Sofía Álvarez discusses the process of adapting the young adult novel "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" into

A Conversation with Catherine Reitman

Catherine Reitman talks about her acting career in film and television, as well as her transition to the role of creator

A Conversation with Felicia D Henderson

Writer and producer Felicia D. Henderson discusses her 25-year television career, navigating the shift from writer to sh

Telling True Crime Stories

Screenwriters Michael Werwie and Guinevere Turner talk about the challenges of writing compelling true crime stories whi

A Conversation with Megan Amram

Writer Megan Amram talks about developing characters whom audiences care about, emotion behind humor, and her web series

A Conversation with Virgil Williams

Writer Virgil Williams talks about adapting work for the screen, his Academy Award nomination and the power of routine.

On Writing Veep

"Veep" showrunner David Mandel talks about developing characters for "Veep" and bringing the story to a close.

A Conversation with Lawrence Kasdan

Screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan recalls the creative process behind some of his films, which include "The Big Chill" and "T

On Writing GLOW

"GLOW" co-creators Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch talk about adapting the real-life "GLOW: Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling" a

A Conversation with Ron Bass

Academy Award-winning screenwriter Ron Bass talks about his work, which includes "Rain Man," "My Best Friend's Wedding"

A Conversation with Gina Prince-Bythewood

Writer, director and producer Gina Prince-Bythewood discusses her character-driven work in "The Old Guard," "Love & Bask

A Conversation with Akiva Goldsman

Academy Award-winning screenwriter Akiva Goldsman discusses "A Beautiful Mind," "A Time to Kill," "Star Trek" and "Titan

A Conversation With Brenda Chapman

Writer and director Brenda Chapman talks about what influenced her writing in the animated classics "The Lion King," "Th

A Conversation With Kevin Willmott

Writer Kevin Willmott discusses balancing messages of social justice with entertainment, working with Spike Lee and writ

A Conversation With Damon Lindelof

Writer and producer Damon Lindelof talks about creating the television series "Watchmen," "The Leftovers" and "Lost," ma

A Conversation With Liz Hannah

Writer and producer Liz Hannah discusses her career, from her first screenplay "The Post" to the true crime series "Mind

A Conversation with Scott Alexander & Larry Karaszewski

From "Ed Wood" to "Dolemite Is My Name," screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski reflect on writing biopics

A Conversation With Gillian Flynn

Author and screenwriter Gillian Flynn discusses writing in different mediums and adapting "Gone Girl," "Sharp Objects,"

A Conversation With Mara Brock Akil

Screenwriter and television producer Mara Brock Akil talks about writing and producing hundreds of television episodes,

A Conversation With John Logan

Producer and screenwriter John Logan talks about working in multiple storytelling mediums, writing for actors and bringi

On Writing Horror

Writers Akela Cooper and Owen Egerton discuss their love for the horror genre and inspirational moments from "Pumpkinhea

On Writing Barry

"Barry" co-creators Alec Berg and Bill Hader talk about how they created an honest and convincing story about a bizarre

A Conversation With Kemp Powers

Screenwriter and playwright Kemp Powers, co-writer and co-director of "Soul" and "One Night in Miami," talks about adapt

A Conversation With Ed Solomon

Writer Ed Solomon talks about the beginning of the writing process, when to pursue an idea and when to leave one behind,

A Conversation With Michael Schur

Television creator Michael Schur discusses his role in creating and writing for "Parks and Recreation," "The Office" and

A Conversation With Dave Callaham

Screenwriter Dave Callaham talks about the role of personal experience and self-exploration in the development of big bu

Fact V Fiction: A Conversation with Crowther and Baylin

Writers Jihan Crowther and Zach Baylin talk about tackling real-life events and how they translate on screen.

A Conversation With David Koepp

Writer David Koepp talks about jumping between genres and working on adaptations, collaborating with Steven Spielberg an

On Writing Mare of Easttown: A Conversation with Brad Ingelsby

Writer Brad Ingelsby, creator of "Mare of Easttown," talks about writing the small-town thriller.

On Writing/Directing Hustle & Flow: A Conversation with Craig Brewer

Writer and director Craig Brewer talks about influences and personal experiences behind "Hustle & Flow" and "The Poor &

On Writing John Wick: A Conversation with Derek Kolstad

Writer Derek Kolstad, creator of the John Wick franchise, talks about his career and how he weaves emotion and humanity

On Producing: A Conversation with Stephanie Allain

Producer Stephanie Allain talks about "Boyz N the Hood," "Poetic Justice" and others, as well as how she uses her positi

On Adapting Stories: A Conversation with Eric Roth

Academy Award-winning screenwriter Eric Roth ("Forrest Gump") discusses his process of adapting stories from beloved pro

On Writing Pig: A Conversation with Michael Sarnoski

Writer and director Michael Sarnoski dissects writing, constructing and managing the overall production scope of his dir

On Writing The Humans: A Conversation with Stephen Karam

Tony Award-winner Stephen Karam talks about his directorial debut and adaptation of "The Humans."

On Directing Miss Juneteenth: A Conversation with Channing Godfrey Peoples

"Miss Juneteenth" writer/director Channing Godfrey Peoples talks about her feature directorial debut and her work as an

On Showrunning: A Conversation with Glen Mazzara

Writer/creator/showrunner Glen Mazzara talks about his work on "The Shield" and "The Walking Dead" and how having multip

On Creating Mayans M.C.: A Conversation with Elgin James

Writer-director Elgin James talks about his personal process when directing, writing and scoring films and where his ins

On Writing Sci-Fi: A Conversation with Lisa Joy

Writer, director and producer Lisa Joy talks about creating "Westworld," and the discovery of humanity in non-traditiona

Stephen Merchant: A Conversation

Comedy writer Stephen Merchant talks about co-creating the BBC original series "The Office," creating relatable characte

On Writing Ghosts with Joe Wiseman

Producer and showrunner Joe Wiseman talks about his work behind the American adaptation of the BBC series "Ghosts," incl

A Conversation with Nikyatu Jusu

Writer-director Nikyatu Jusu talks about her early short films and the process behind creating her debut feature "Nanny.

On Writing Action with Chris Fedak

Action writer Chris Fedak talks about writing compelling action that propels a story forward.

A Conversation with James Grey

Writer-director James Gray talks about the evolution of his creative process and career, from his first feature "Little

On Writing Dark Winds with Graham Roland

Creator and showrunner Graham Roland talks about the development of "Dark Winds" and the importance of creating a show t

A Conversation with Dede Gardner

Academy Award-winner Dede Gardner, president of Plan B Entertainment, talks about her success as a producer in Hollywood

Re-living Palm Springs with Andy Siara

Writer Andy Siara breaks down the time-bending structure of his science fiction romantic comedy "Palm Springs."

On Writing: Never Have I Ever with Lang Fisher

Writer and producer Lang Fisher, co-creator and showrunner of "Never Have I Ever," talks about the stories behind the co

A Conversation with Edward Neumeier

Writer Edward Neumeier talks about writing science fiction and his classic films, such as "RoboCop" and "Starship Troope

From Fact to Fiction: Turning a True Story into a Series

Writers Liz Hannah and Michael Starrbury relay the delicate process of adapting a real-life story into a scripted televi

A Conversation With Rob Thomas

A look inside the process of producing and writing for television with Rob Thomas, creator of "Veronica Mars" and co-cre

Sci-Fi Storytelling with Marc Bernardin & Beau DeMayo

Marc Bernardin and Beau DeMayo, writers of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and "Star Trek: Picard," discuss science fict

A Conversation With Sarah Polley

Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sarah Polley talks about her storytelling career and the film "Women Talking."

A Conversation with Darren Aronofsky

Director Darren Aronofsky reveals details about his unique approach to storytelling and his journey through cinema.

The Bear: A Conversation with Joanna Calo

Joanna Calo delves into her experience sharing showrunning duties on "The Bear" with creator Christopher Storer, and cra

Inside the Making of Lawmen: Bass Reeves

"Lawmen: Bass Reeves" creator Chad Feehan and series directors Christina Alexandra Voros and Damian Marcano discuss thei

On Making American Fiction

Cord Jefferson discusses writing and directing his debut feature, "American Fiction."

On Past Lives: A Conversation with Celine Song

One of this year’s most talked-about films, Past Lives is an achingly beautiful love story about lost chances. Hear fr

Script to Screen: Dolemite is My Name

Writing team Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, alongside filmmaker Craig Brewer, discuss their collaboration on the

On Writing Severance: A Conversation with Dan Erickson

Join the creator of Severance to learn about the inspiration and creative process behind the grounded sci-fi thriller th

A Conversation with Lauren Shuler Donner

Producer Lauren Shuler Donner discusses launching the X-Men franchise, standing up for her story convictions and produci

Script to Screen: Warrior

Writer, director and producer Gavin O'Connor discusses writing and directing his character-driven sports drama "Warrior.

The Bikeriders with Jeff Nichols

Filmmaker Jeff Nichols explains his approach to adapting a photobook into a character-driven dissection of American subc

A Conversation with Karyn Kusama

Karyn Kusama sheds light on her body of work, including "Girl Fight," "Jennifer's Body" and "Yellowjackets."

Film to TV Adaptations: A Conversation with Noah Hawley

"Fargo" creator Noah Hawley talks about adapting feature films into episodic storytelling.

A Conversation with Max Borenstein

Screenwriter Max Borenstein talks about the challenges of creating a cinematic universe on film.

A Conversation with Katrin Benedikt

Screenwriter Katrin Benedikt discusses selling an idea, shepherding the script during production and collaborating with

Writing a Period Piece

"Bridgerton" producer Alison Eakle and "Ratched" creator Evan Romansky talk about researching a period piece, making dec

A Conversation with Lee Eisenberg

Writer Lee Eisenberg talks about "The Office" episode "Dinner Party" and creating the reality-sitcom hybrid "Jury Duty."

On the Last of US: A Conversation With Craig Mazin

Emmy Award-winning creator and showrunner Craig Mazin talks about adapting a video game into the episodic television dra

A Conversation With Kathleen Kennedy

Producer Kathleen Kennedy reflects on her career producing such films as "E.T.," "Back to the Future" and "Schindler's L

On the Making of Sing Sing

Screenwriter and producer Clint Bentley and producer Monique Walton discuss the making of "Sing Sing," and how they deve

Script to Screen: American Psycho

Screenwriter Guinevere Turner discusses writing "American Psycho."

On Vida: A Conversation With Tanya Saracho

Creator and showrunner Tanya Saracho explains her creative process behind "Vida," the comedy-drama series that follows t

Script to Screen: Twisters

Screenwriter Mark L. Smith discusses writing "Twisters" and his process crafting plot-driven action and compelling confl

On the Making of They Cloned Tyrone

Writer-producer Tony Rettenmaier and director Juel Taylor talk about "They Cloned Tyrone" and how they incorporated soci

Script to Screen: Battlestar Galactica

Writer and creator Ronald D. Moore discusses the process from concept to completion of "Battlestar Galactica."

A Conversation With Meg LeFauve

Screenwriter Meg LeFauve outlines her path to Pixar and her work on "Inside Out" and "Inside Out 2."

On Shogun: A Conversation with Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo

Writers and creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo discuss the process of crafting the historical drama "Shogun."

Script to Screen: Bojack Horseman

Writers Joe Lawson and Alison Flierl discuss writing "BoJack Horseman" and techniques behind exploring the human conditi

On Challengers: A Conversation With Justin Kuritzkes

Screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes discusses his process writing "Challengers."

On YA Drama: A Conversation With Julie Plec

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