May 28, 2022
Television creator Michael Schur discusses his role in creating and writing for "Parks and Recreation," "The Office" and "The Good Place."
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 12 Episodes
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Jun 4, 2022
Screenwriter Dave Callaham talks about the role of personal experience and self-exploration in the development of big budget movies.
Jun 11, 2022
Writers Jihan Crowther and Zach Baylin talk about tackling real-life events and how they translate on screen.
Jun 18, 2022
Writer David Koepp talks about jumping between genres and working on adaptations, collaborating with Steven Spielberg and writing "Carlito's Way," "Jurassic Park" and more.
Jul 2, 2022
Writer Brad Ingelsby, creator of "Mare of Easttown," talks about writing the small-town thriller.
Jul 9, 2022
Writer and director Craig Brewer talks about influences and personal experiences behind "Hustle & Flow" and "The Poor & Hungry" and working with producer Stephanie Allain.
Jul 16, 2022
Writer Derek Kolstad, creator of the John Wick franchise, talks about his career and how he weaves emotion and humanity into action set pieces.
Jul 23, 2022
Producer Stephanie Allain talks about "Boyz N the Hood," "Poetic Justice" and others, as well as how she uses her position to greenlight diverse stories that focus on underrepresented voices.
Jul 30, 2022
Academy Award-winning screenwriter Eric Roth ("Forrest Gump") discusses his process of adapting stories from beloved properties.
Aug 6, 2022
Writer and director Michael Sarnoski dissects writing, constructing and managing the overall production scope of his directorial debut, "Pig."
Aug 13, 2022
Tony Award-winner Stephen Karam talks about his directorial debut and adaptation of "The Humans."
Aug 20, 2022
"Miss Juneteenth" writer/director Channing Godfrey Peoples talks about her feature directorial debut and her work as an independent filmmaker.
Aug 27, 2022
Writer/creator/showrunner Glen Mazzara talks about his work on "The Shield" and "The Walking Dead" and how having multiple roles in television has developed his versatility as a storyteller.
Sep 3, 2022
Writer-director Elgin James talks about his personal process when directing, writing and scoring films and where his inspiration comes from for creating television shows.
Sep 10, 2022
Writer, director and producer Lisa Joy talks about creating "Westworld," and the discovery of humanity in non-traditional narratives.
Season 12 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did On Story Season 12 premiere?
On Story Season 12 premiered on May 27, 2022.
How many episodes are in On Story Season 12?
On Story Season 12 has 15 episodes.
What is the first episode of On Story Season 12?
The season opens with Season 12 Episode 1, "A Conversation With Michael Schur". It aired on May 28, 2022.
Go to Season 12 Episode 1