Apr 22, 2024
Joanna Calo delves into her experience sharing showrunning duties on "The Bear" with creator Christopher Storer, and crafting lovable characters that keep an audience invested.
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 14 Episodes
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Apr 29, 2024
"Lawmen: Bass Reeves" creator Chad Feehan and series directors Christina Alexandra Voros and Damian Marcano discuss their revival of the television Western.
May 6, 2024
Cord Jefferson discusses writing and directing his debut feature, "American Fiction."
May 18, 2024
One of this year’s most talked-about films, Past Lives is an achingly beautiful love story about lost chances. Hear from playwright turned filmmaker Celine Song on navigating the differences between writing for stage and screen, and how to connect emotionally with an audience.
May 25, 2024
Writing team Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, alongside filmmaker Craig Brewer, discuss their collaboration on the hilarious, outrageous film "Dolemite Is My Name."
Jun 1, 2024
Join the creator of Severance to learn about the inspiration and creative process behind the grounded sci-fi thriller that has enthralled both audiences and critics, including writing an intriguing pilot, creating characters that audiences love, and keeping your viewers on their toes.
Jun 8, 2024
Producer Lauren Shuler Donner discusses launching the X-Men franchise, standing up for her story convictions and producing "Free Willy."
Jun 15, 2024
Writer, director and producer Gavin O'Connor discusses writing and directing his character-driven sports drama "Warrior."
Jun 22, 2024
Filmmaker Jeff Nichols explains his approach to adapting a photobook into a character-driven dissection of American subculture in the 1960s for his film "Bikeriders."
Jun 29, 2024
Karyn Kusama sheds light on her body of work, including "Girl Fight," "Jennifer's Body" and "Yellowjackets."
Jul 6, 2024
"Fargo" creator Noah Hawley talks about adapting feature films into episodic storytelling.
Jul 13, 2024
Screenwriter Max Borenstein talks about the challenges of creating a cinematic universe on film.
Jul 20, 2024
Screenwriter Katrin Benedikt discusses selling an idea, shepherding the script during production and collaborating with other writers on "Olympus Has Fallen" and "Expendables 3."
Jul 27, 2024
"Bridgerton" producer Alison Eakle and "Ratched" creator Evan Romansky talk about researching a period piece, making decision about accuracy versus creative liberties and marrying a modern audience with a bygone era.
Aug 3, 2024
Writer Lee Eisenberg talks about "The Office" episode "Dinner Party" and creating the reality-sitcom hybrid "Jury Duty."
Season 14 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did On Story Season 14 premiere?
On Story Season 14 premiered on April 22, 2024.
How many episodes are in On Story Season 14?
On Story Season 14 has 15 episodes.
What is the first episode of On Story Season 14?
The season opens with Season 14 Episode 1, "The Bear: A Conversation with Joanna Calo". It aired on April 22, 2024.
Go to Season 14 Episode 1