On Story

Austin Film Festival's ON STORY is a half-hour series that gives a behind the scenes look at the creative process of the country's most beloved movies and TV shows. The show is a mash-up of footage of screenwriter and filmmakers discussing their craft and films. Each episode is thematically paired with one or two short films, with an introduction from the film's writer or director. LA Times film critic Kenneth Turan says: "On Story" is film school in a box, a lifetime's worth of filmmaking knowledge squeezed into half-hour packages."

Sat, Jul 18	9:30 A.M.	The Bear: A Conversation with Joanna Calo NH Explore (11.2) This week on ON STORY, The Bear's Joanna Calo delves into her experience sharing showrunning duties with creator Christopher Storer and crafting lovable characters that keep an audience invested.
Sun, Jul 19	6:00 A.M.	On Abbott Elementary: A Conversation with Patrick Schumacker NH World (11.3) This week on On Story, we're joined by Patrick Schumacker, the co-showrunner of the hit comedy Abbott Elementary, to discuss his experience working with child actors and building the show's ensemble cast, and the benefits of writing 22 episode seasons.
Sun, Jul 19	4:30 P.M.	On Abbott Elementary: A Conversation with Patrick Schumacker NH World (11.3) This week on On Story, we're joined by Patrick Schumacker, the co-showrunner of the hit comedy Abbott Elementary, to discuss his experience working with child actors and building the show's ensemble cast, and the benefits of writing 22 episode seasons.
Fri, Jul 24	3:00 A.M.	The Bear: A Conversation with Joanna Calo NH Explore (11.2) This week on ON STORY, The Bear's Joanna Calo delves into her experience sharing showrunning duties with creator Christopher Storer and crafting lovable characters that keep an audience invested.
Sat, Jul 25	9:30 A.M.	Inside the Making of LAWMEN: Bass Reeves NH Explore (11.2) This week on ON STORY, Lawmen: Bass Reeves creators Chad Feehan and series directors Christina Alexandra Voros and Damian Marcano join us to discuss their revival of the television Western.
Sun, Jul 26	6:00 A.M.	On Dear White People: A Conversation with Justin Simien NH World (11.3) This week on ON STORY, we're joined by Justin Simien, the writer-director behind the film Dear White People, and its TV adaptation, to discuss his process creating the show's hyperreal Ivy League setting, and his strategies for tackling broader social issues within a character-driven story.
Sun, Jul 26	4:30 P.M.	On Dear White People: A Conversation with Justin Simien NH World (11.3) This week on ON STORY, we're joined by Justin Simien, the writer-director behind the film Dear White People, and its TV adaptation, to discuss his process creating the show's hyperreal Ivy League setting, and his strategies for tackling broader social issues within a character-driven story.
Thu, Jul 30	2:00 P.M.	The Bear: A Conversation with Joanna Calo NH Explore (11.2) This week on ON STORY, The Bear's Joanna Calo delves into her experience sharing showrunning duties with creator Christopher Storer and crafting lovable characters that keep an audience invested.
Fri, Jul 31	3:00 A.M.	Inside the Making of LAWMEN: Bass Reeves NH Explore (11.2) This week on ON STORY, Lawmen: Bass Reeves creators Chad Feehan and series directors Christina Alexandra Voros and Damian Marcano join us to discuss their revival of the television Western.
Sat, Aug 1	9:30 A.M.	On Making AMERICAN FICTION NH Explore (11.2) This week on ON STORY, we'll speak with Emmy-winning writer Cord Jefferson about writing and directing his debut feature, the biting, witty, cerebral satire AMERICAN FICTION.
Sun, Aug 2	6:00 A.M.	Inside The Writers Room: Hacks NH World (11.3) Hacks, from pitching the original concept, to developing the rich This week on ON STORY, we're joined by comedian and writer Jen relationship between the show's two conflicting protagonists.
Sun, Aug 2	4:30 P.M.	Inside The Writers Room: Hacks NH World (11.3) Hacks, from pitching the original concept, to developing the rich This week on ON STORY, we're joined by comedian and writer Jen relationship between the show's two conflicting protagonists.
Thu, Aug 6	2:00 P.M.	Inside the Making of LAWMEN: Bass Reeves NH Explore (11.2) This week on ON STORY, Lawmen: Bass Reeves creators Chad Feehan and series directors Christina Alexandra Voros and Damian Marcano join us to discuss their revival of the television Western.
Fri, Aug 7	3:00 A.M.	On Making AMERICAN FICTION NH Explore (11.2) This week on ON STORY, we'll speak with Emmy-winning writer Cord Jefferson about writing and directing his debut feature, the biting, witty, cerebral satire AMERICAN FICTION.
Sat, Aug 8	9:30 A.M.	On PAST LIVES A Conversation with Celine Song NH Explore (11.2) This week on ON STORY, first-time filmmaker Celine Song shares her experience writing and directing PAST LIVES, her critically acclaimed exploration of young love and lost chances.
Sun, Aug 9	6:00 A.M.	The Bear: A Conversation with Joanna Calo NH World (11.3) This week on ON STORY, The Bear's Joanna Calo delves into her experience sharing showrunning duties with creator Christopher Storer and crafting lovable characters that keep an audience invested.
Sun, Aug 9	4:30 P.M.	The Bear: A Conversation with Joanna Calo NH World (11.3) This week on ON STORY, The Bear's Joanna Calo delves into her experience sharing showrunning duties with creator Christopher Storer and crafting lovable characters that keep an audience invested.
Sat, Aug 15	9:30 A.M.	Script to Screen: DOLEMITE IS MY NAME NH Explore (11.2) Celebrated writing team Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, alongside filmmaker Craig Brewer, discuss their collaboration on the hilarious, outrageous film DOLEMITE IS MY NAME.
Sun, Aug 16	6:00 A.M.	Inside the Making of LAWMEN: Bass Reeves NH World (11.3) This week on ON STORY, Lawmen: Bass Reeves creators Chad Feehan and series directors Christina Alexandra Voros and Damian Marcano join us to discuss their revival of the television Western.
Sun, Aug 16	4:30 P.M.	Inside the Making of LAWMEN: Bass Reeves NH World (11.3) This week on ON STORY, Lawmen: Bass Reeves creators Chad Feehan and series directors Christina Alexandra Voros and Damian Marcano join us to discuss their revival of the television Western.
Thu, Aug 20	2:00 P.M.	On Making AMERICAN FICTION NH Explore (11.2) This week on ON STORY, we'll speak with Emmy-winning writer Cord Jefferson about writing and directing his debut feature, the biting, witty, cerebral satire AMERICAN FICTION.
Fri, Aug 21	3:00 A.M.	On Making AMERICAN FICTION NH Explore (11.2) This week on ON STORY, we'll speak with Emmy-winning writer Cord Jefferson about writing and directing his debut feature, the biting, witty, cerebral satire AMERICAN FICTION.
Sat, Aug 22	9:30 A.M.	On Writing SEVERANCE: A Conversation with Dan Erickson NH Explore (11.2) This week on ON STORY, Severance creator Dan Erickson sheds light on his source of inspiration, writing process, and first time showrunning for the gripping sci-fi thriller that captivated its audience.
Sun, Aug 23	6:00 A.M.	On Making AMERICAN FICTION NH World (11.3) This week on ON STORY, we'll speak with Emmy-winning writer Cord Jefferson about writing and directing his debut feature, the biting, witty, cerebral satire AMERICAN FICTION.
Sun, Aug 23	4:30 P.M.	On Making AMERICAN FICTION NH World (11.3) This week on ON STORY, we'll speak with Emmy-winning writer Cord Jefferson about writing and directing his debut feature, the biting, witty, cerebral satire AMERICAN FICTION.
Thu, Aug 27	2:00 P.M.	On PAST LIVES A Conversation with Celine Song NH Explore (11.2) This week on ON STORY, first-time filmmaker Celine Song shares her experience writing and directing PAST LIVES, her critically acclaimed exploration of young love and lost chances.