On Story

Season 14

2024 · 15 episodes

A look inside the creative process of writers, creators and filmmakers.

Episodes

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   1. The Bear: A Conversation with Joanna Calo

   22 Apr 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.

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   2. Inside the Making of Lawmen: Bass Reeves

   29 Apr 2024

   "Lawmen: Bass Reeves" creator Chad Feehan and series directors Christina Alexandra Voros and Damian Marcano discuss their revival of the television Western.

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   3. On Making American Fiction

   6 May 2024

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

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   4. On Past Lives: A Conversation with Celine Song

   18 May 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.

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   5. Script to Screen: Dolemite is My Name

   25 May 2024

   Writing team Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, alongside filmmaker Craig Brewer, discuss their collaboration on the hilarious, outrageous film "Dolemite Is My Name."

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   6. On Writing Severance: A Conversation with Dan Erickson

   1 Jun 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.

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   7. A Conversation with Lauren Shuler Donner

   8 Jun 2024

   Producer Lauren Shuler Donner discusses launching the X-Men franchise, standing up for her story convictions and producing "Free Willy."

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   8. Script to Screen: Warrior

   15 Jun 2024

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

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   9. The Bikeriders with Jeff Nichols

   22 Jun 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."

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    10. A Conversation with Karyn Kusama

    29 Jun 2024

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

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    11. Film to TV Adaptations: A Conversation with Noah Hawley

    6 Jul 2024

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

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    12. A Conversation with Max Borenstein

    13 Jul 2024

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

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    13. A Conversation with Katrin Benedikt

    20 Jul 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."

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    14. Writing a Period Piece

    27 Jul 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.

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    15. A Conversation with Lee Eisenberg

    3 Aug 2024

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