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- In 1991, Linda Woolverton became the first woman to write an animated feature for Disney. Since Beauty and the Beast, Woolverton has gone on to write some of Disney's biggest family films, including The Lion King, 2010's Alice in Wonderland, and Maleficent. Woolverton discusses her animated classics and writing tales as old as time.
- 2011–TV EpisodeWriting partners Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely are no strangers to blockbuster franchises. After adapting the Chronicles of Narnia series and several films in the Marvel universe, they were given the daunting task of writing the highly anticipated Avengers: Infinity War. Markus and McFeely discuss how they were able to juggle a massive ensemble cast, multiple story lines spanning several movies, and still create a cohesive and entertaining film.
- Writing a story that takes place in a different era comes with a set of challenges. Westworld writers and producers Bridget Carpenter and Carly Wray discuss the value of research, what to do when your story conflicts with authenticity, and tips on crafting a world that thoughtfully mirrors the past.
- Academy Award® nominated writer, novelist and filmmaker Peter Hedges, discusses his process behind writing novels and screenplays including What's Eating Gilbert Grape, About a Boy and most recently, Ben is Back starring Academy Award® winning actress Julia Roberts.
- 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. Gilroy discusses his long career and what it takes to make a living as a writer.
- Ali LeRoi has mastered comedy from all angles: he's worked as a stand-up comedian, writer, director, and television creator. LeRoi is best known for the television hits Everybody Hates Chris, which he co-created with Chris Rock, and Are We There Yet?, which he developed with Ice Cube.
- 2011–TV EpisodeScott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber discuss The Disaster Artist and its adaptation from true events to film adaptation.
- Legendary producer and director Roger Corman shares his independent filmmaking background and his extensive body of work, which includes over 500 film credits.
- 2011–TV EpisodeDocumentary filmmakers Chapman and Maclain Way discuss their Emmy® Award-winning Netflix documentary, Wild Wild Country. The six-part series tells the true story of a controversial Indian guru and his attempt to build a utopian city deep in rural Oregon in the 1980s.
- Sleepless in Seattle. When Harry Met Sally. You've Got Mail. Julie and Julia. It's undeniable that Nora Ephron was one of the greatest romantic comedy writer/directors Hollywood has ever seen. Man Up writer Tess Morris and (500) Days of Summer writer Scott Neustadter discuss the impact of Ephron's films and how her writing has influenced their own work.
- We'll hear from writer, producer, and showrunner Graham Yost. Yost was behind 90s action hits Speed and Broken Arrow, World War II epics Band of Brothers and The Pacific, and the suspenseful TV dramas Justified and the Golden Globe-winning FX series The Americans.
- Writer and best-selling author Pamela Ribon discusses writing the Disney films Moana and Ralph Breaks the Internet.
- The creators behind the explosions Con Air, Gone In Sixty Seconds, Hulk, Zombieland and Machete debate what makes a great action movie. Followed by the riveting short film SOLD by writer/director John Irwin. A young investigative journalist goes undercover and is captured into a human trafficking ring.
- TV mega-hit Everybody Loves Raymond creator Phil Rosenthal discusses the (not so) universal language of comedy in his documentary Exporting Raymond with Kiss Kiss Bang Bang writer/director Shane Black. Followed by the charming Danish short film First Anders by writer/director Kristian Ussing Anderson about a well-meaning, bookish father who attempts to teach his artistic and bullied young son a valuable lesson.
- The challenges of making true stories compelling on the screen are discussed by Oscar®-nominated Scott Silver (The Fighter), Oscar®-nominated Nicholas Kazan (Reversal of Fortune), Pamela Gray (Conviction), Oscar®-winner Ron Howard (Apollo 13). Followed by Overnight Stay, directed by Daniela Sherer. A woman recalls a horrific night in Krakow where she experienced the best and worst of human intentions.
- On the next On Story, the inspiration behind such classic films as Edward Scissorhands, Toy Story, and Up is discussed by Academy Award winning Pixar director John Lasseter and screenwriter Caroline Thompson followed by the short Playing Ghost directed by Bianca Ansems.
- Oscar®-winning writer Ted Tally gives a provocative look at the adaptation and production of the highly acclaimed film The Silence of the Lambs. Tally covers it all: working with director Jonathan Demme, anticipating Jodie Foster's Oscar® win, the changed ending for the world's most famous cannibal, and more. Followed by Thomas Ward's haunting short, In the Middle, about a small-town waitress in the middle of nowhere waiting for her shift to end.
- An iconic example of its genre, Alien's tension, pacing, and craftsmanship are deconstructed by veteran screenwriters John August and Ashley Miller. Accompanied by Jason Mann and Frieda Luk's mystical short film, Delicacy, following a culinary connoisseur and his loyal chef as they dangerously navigate into the unknown with hopes to obtain a rare treat.
- In our season 8 premiere episode, Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker and actress Greta Gerwig talks about her theatrical beginnings, what she learned working with filmmakers Noah Baumbach, Mike Mills, and others in such films as Frances Ha and 20th Century Women, and taking the leap to write and direct her own film, the critically acclaimed Lady Bird.
- Academy Award-winning writer-director Kenneth Lonergan compares screenwriting with playwriting, protecting his personal relationship with his work, and being open to mistakes. With over 90 nominations for his work, a resume that includes Manchester by the Sea, Gangs of New York, and You Can Count on Me, this conversation with a master storyteller is not to be missed.
- Once considered "unfilmable," the movie Arrival scored big at the box office. Screenwriter Eric Heisserer talks about his long road selling Hollywood on his adaptation of the short story by Ted Chiang, working with director Denis Villeneuve, and the challenges of writing a cerebral sci-fi story about love and loss.
- Screenwriter, Dan Gilroy, discusses the evolution of the Academy Award®-nominated Nightcrawler and working with actor Denzel Washington to create the critically acclaimed Roman J. Israel, Esq., and the challenges and benefits of being surrounded by a Hollywood-successful family.
- Award-winning producer Gale Anne Hurd takes audiences through her career, beginning as an assistant for the legendary Roger Corman to working with James Cameron to producing the sci-fi classics The Terminator, The Walking Dead, Aliens, and many others.
- Pete's Dragon, David Lowery and co-writer Toby Halbrooks take us behind the scenes of their reinvention of the classic story and discuss writing fairy tales, balancing tragedy with wonder, and the difference between making indie filmsand a big budget Disney movie.
- Show creator Misha Green isn't afraid to push boundaries; the critically-acclaimed Underground, a historical period drama about the Underground Railroad that she co-created with Joe Pokaski, combined terror, modern music, romance, and thrills, breaking ground for the genre. In this episode, Misha talks about her experience as a first-time showrunner, having to say goodbye to a story before it's finished, and what she's working on next. Hint: it involves Get Out writer-director Jordan Peele.
- Twin Peaks co-creator Mark Frost talks about the impact of the original cult favorite show, collaborating with David Lynch, updating the series for a less innocent era, and exploring the human condition as a narrative story on screen. Frost is a novelist - with more than 10 books to his name - director, film producer, and screenwriter whose credits include the seminal police drama Hill Street Blues.
- 2011–TV EpisodeIt was the verdict heard around the world, one that has continued to haunt and divide our country's collective conscience. In this episode, Scott Alexander, a master of dramatizing true life events, discusses developing and writing the award-winning series The People v. O.J. Simpson, one of the most notorious American crime stories for the screen.
- Writer, director, producer, actor, and comedian Robert Townsend has over 30 years of experience working in film and television. With credits such as Hollywood Shuffle, The Five Heartbeats, In the Hive and Playin' For Love, Townsend discusses his multi-faceted and successful career in front of and behind the camera.
- 2011–TV EpisodeSaddle up yer horses with legendary writer/director Walter Hill and Oscar® nominated screenwriter Scott Frank as they explore the great quintessential Western genre. In this episode, Hill and Frank discuss the art of writing the good, the bad, and the ugly.
- In this episode, Bloodline's co-creator Todd A. Kessler talks about the genesis and development of the popular Netflix series. With their storied, dynastic image of small business success and solid moral fiber, the Rayburns seem like the very picture of the American dream.
- In this episode, creator, showrunner, and producer Courtney A. Kemp discusses the power dynamics in the television industry, the writers room, and a well-crafted story. With credits that includes The Good Wife, The Bernie Mac Show, Justice, and creating the critically acclaimed gritty New York drama Power, Kemp knows her way around a successful TV show.
- In this episode, the screenwriters behind Arrival, Kubo and the Two Strings, and I Love Dick discuss book-to-film adaptations and translating themes and literary devices to the screen. The art of writing them is as advantageous as it is demanding. Characters in novels have an elaborately developed inner life, and visually depicting subtext and nuance in a compelling narrative can be a challenge, especially within the constraints of a 90-minute film.
- In this episode, award-winning screenwriter, producer, and director Noah Hawley, the man behind some of TV's best dramatic series, Fargo and Legion explores the creation and execution of a limited series, writing across mediums, and making adaptations your own.
- In this episode, co-writer of the Academy Award® winning film, The Shape of Water discusses collaborating with genre director Guillermo del Toro on his initial idea for the film and the process of writing the dark fantasy world del Toro envisioned for the film.
- Join Snowpiercer co-writer Kelly Masterson as he dissects the story's journey from graphic novel to script-to-screen. Masterson will reference specific scenes from the film-with clips projected throughout-and discuss writing for a multinational audience, the writer/director relationship with Joon-ho Bong, writing through language barriers, and the layered messages throughout the film.
- Academy-Award® nominated actor Woody Harrelson and director/producer Rob Reiner discuss how the bio-pic, LBJ came to life with actor Woody Harrelson who portrays the president following the Kennedy assassination in 1963.