Apr 11, 2020
Craig Mazin, Emmy Award-winning creator of the HBO miniseries "Chernobyl," talks about the creative process behind his account of the 1986 nuclear accident.
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 10 Episodes
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Apr 18, 2020
Lulu Wang, writer and director of "The Farewell," talks about the autobiographical story of her family's decision to plan a wedding instead of telling her grandmother the truth about her terminal illness.
Apr 25, 2020
Series co-creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss explain the process of adapting George R. R. Martin's books into the HBO series "Game of Thrones."
May 2, 2020
Writer Sofía Álvarez discusses the process of adapting the young adult novel "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" into a romantic comedy for Netflix.
May 9, 2020
Catherine Reitman talks about her acting career in film and television, as well as her transition to the role of creator/writer/star of the comedy series "Workin' Moms."
May 16, 2020
Writer and producer Felicia D. Henderson discusses her 25-year television career, navigating the shift from writer to showrunner and exploring relationships through film.
May 23, 2020
Screenwriters Michael Werwie and Guinevere Turner talk about the challenges of writing compelling true crime stories while also respecting the people affected by the crimes.
May 30, 2020
Writer Megan Amram talks about developing characters whom audiences care about, emotion behind humor, and her web series "An Emmy for Megan."
Jun 6, 2020
Writer Virgil Williams talks about adapting work for the screen, his Academy Award nomination and the power of routine.
Jun 13, 2020
"Veep" showrunner David Mandel talks about developing characters for "Veep" and bringing the story to a close.
Jun 20, 2020
Screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan recalls the creative process behind some of his films, which include "The Big Chill" and "The Empire Strikes Back."
Jun 27, 2020
"GLOW" co-creators Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch talk about adapting the real-life "GLOW: Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling" as a fictional series.
Jul 4, 2020
Academy Award-winning screenwriter Ron Bass talks about his work, which includes "Rain Man," "My Best Friend's Wedding" and "Sleeping With the Enemy."
Season 10 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did On Story Season 10 premiere?
On Story Season 10 premiered on April 10, 2020.
How many episodes are in On Story Season 10?
On Story Season 10 has 13 episodes.
What is the first episode of On Story Season 10?
The season opens with Season 10 Episode 1, "On Writing Chernobyl". It aired on April 11, 2020.
Go to Season 10 Episode 1