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.
Showing Season 13 of 14
Season 13
2023
A look inside the creative process of writers, creators and filmmakers.
01. Stephen Merchant: A Conversation
2023-04-22
Comedy writer Stephen Merchant talks about co-creating the BBC original series "The Office," creating relatable characters and how he found comedy inspiration from drama.
02. On Writing Ghosts with Joe Wiseman
2023-04-29
Producer and showrunner Joe Wiseman talks about his work behind the American adaptation of the BBC series "Ghosts," including finding the cast and the process of recreating the story for an American audience.
03. A Conversation with Nikyatu Jusu
2023-05-06
Writer-director Nikyatu Jusu talks about her early short films and the process behind creating her debut feature "Nanny."
04. On Writing Action with Chris Fedak
2023-05-13
Action writer Chris Fedak talks about writing compelling action that propels a story forward.
05. A Conversation with James Grey
2023-05-20
Writer-director James Gray talks about the evolution of his creative process and career, from his first feature "Little Odessa" to "Armageddon Time."
06. On Writing Dark Winds with Graham Roland
2023-05-27
Creator and showrunner Graham Roland talks about the development of "Dark Winds" and the importance of creating a show through a Native American lens.
07. A Conversation with Dede Gardner
2023-06-03
Academy Award-winner Dede Gardner, president of Plan B Entertainment, talks about her success as a producer in Hollywood.
08. Re-living Palm Springs with Andy Siara
2023-06-10
Writer Andy Siara breaks down the time-bending structure of his science fiction romantic comedy "Palm Springs."
09. On Writing: Never Have I Ever with Lang Fisher
2023-06-17
Writer and producer Lang Fisher, co-creator and showrunner of "Never Have I Ever," talks about the stories behind the coming-of-age comedy series.
10. A Conversation with Edward Neumeier
2023-06-24
Writer Edward Neumeier talks about writing science fiction and his classic films, such as "RoboCop" and "Starship Troopers."
11. From Fact to Fiction: Turning a True Story into a Series
2023-07-01
Writers Liz Hannah and Michael Starrbury relay the delicate process of adapting a real-life story into a scripted television series.
12. A Conversation With Rob Thomas
2023-07-08
A look inside the process of producing and writing for television with Rob Thomas, creator of "Veronica Mars" and co-creator of "Party Down."
13. Sci-Fi Storytelling with Marc Bernardin & Beau DeMayo
2023-07-15
Marc Bernardin and Beau DeMayo, writers of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and "Star Trek: Picard," discuss science fiction writing, world-building and bringing new ideas to the classic franchise.
14. A Conversation With Sarah Polley
2023-07-22
Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sarah Polley talks about her storytelling career and the film "Women Talking."
15. A Conversation with Darren Aronofsky
2023-07-29
Director Darren Aronofsky reveals details about his unique approach to storytelling and his journey through cinema.