Apr 13, 2019
Television producer, actor, comic and writer Larry Wilmore discusses comedy in front of and behind the camera.
On Story
A look inside the creative process of writers, creators and filmmakers.
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.
Season 9 Episodes
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Apr 20, 2019
Linda Woolverton, the first woman to write an animated feature for Disney, talks about her work, including "Beauty and the Beast," "The Lion King," "Alice in Wonderland" and "Maleficent."
Apr 27, 2019
Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, writers of "Avengers: Infinity War," discuss juggling a massive ensemble cast and multiple storylines.
May 4, 2019
"A Quiet Place" screenwriters Scott Beck and Bryan Woods talk about creating tension and telling a story with little dialogue.
May 11, 2019
"Westworld" writers and producers Bridget Carpenter and Carly Wray talk about research, what to do when the story conflicts with authenticity and crafting a world that mirrors the past.
May 18, 2019
Writer and filmmaker Peter Hedges talks about his process of writing novels and screenplays, from "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" to "Ben Is Back."
May 25, 2019
Academy Award® nominated writer and director Tony Gilroy has built a career on making thought-provoking thrillers including the Bourne franchise, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and Michael Clayton. In this episode, Gilroy discusses his long career and what it takes to make a living as a writer.
Jun 1, 2019
Comic and writer Ali LeRoi, co-creator of "Everybody Hates Chris," talks about writing, directing and creating for television.
Jun 8, 2019
Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber discuss "The Disaster Artist" and its adaptation to film.
Jun 15, 2019
Producer and director Roger Corman talks about independent filmmaking and his work, which includes more than 500 film credits.
Jun 22, 2019
Documentary filmmakers Chapman and Maclain Way talk about their Emmy Award-winning documentary "Wild Wild Country."
Jun 29, 2019
Writers Tess Morris and Scott Neustadter discuss the impact of Nora Ephron's films and the impact her writing has had on their own work.
Jul 6, 2019
Writer, producer and showrunner Graham Yost's hits include "Speed," "Broken Arrow," "Justified" and "The Americans."
Jul 13, 2019
Writer and author Pamela Ribon discusses the Disney films "Moana" and "Ralph Breaks the Internet" as well as the television show "Samantha Who?".
Jul 20, 2019
Comedy writer and performer Kevin McDonald discusses writing sketch comedy and performing stand-up and improv.
Jul 27, 2019
Actress and comic Sasheer Zamata talks about sketch comedy writing and acting on "Saturday Night Live."
Aug 3, 2019
Dana Gould talks about writing for "The Simpsons" and his role as creator and co-executive producer of "Stan Against Evil."
Season 9 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did On Story Season 9 premiere?
On Story Season 9 premiered on April 13, 2019.
How many episodes are in On Story Season 9?
On Story Season 9 has 17 episodes.
What is the first episode of On Story Season 9?
The season opens with Season 9 Episode 1, "A Conversation with Larry Wilmore". It aired on April 13, 2019.
Go to Season 9 Episode 1