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Reinventing the Classic Whodunnit: A Conversation with Rian Johnson

This week on On Story, we’re joined by a titan of the sci-fi and mystery genres, Rian Johnson, for a conversation on his murder-mystery franchise, Knives Out, his meticulous writing process, and how he brings a modern twist to the classic whodunnit.

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The Michael Arndt Deep Dive

The Michael Arndt Deep Dive
Austin Film Festival's On Story

This week on On Story, a conversation with screenwriter Michael Arndt.

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A Conversation with Michael Arndt

A Conversation with Michael Arndt
Austin Film Festival's On Story

This week on On Story, Michael Arndt, the Academy Award winning screenwriter behind Little Miss Sunshine, Toy Story 3, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, joins us to share his strategies for story mapping, creating a convincing villain, and writing a great ending. 

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We're highlighting some of our On Story shorts that have played throughout the 8 seasons of On Story.

  See our shorts episodes here. 

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Check an influential episode of ON STORY; Get inspired by this conversation with the 2022 New Voice Award winner Nikyatu Jusu. Her debut feature, NANNY, won the 2022 Sundance Grand Jury Prize and was quickly acquired by Blumhouse and Amazon. Jusu wi
Check out the latest episode of ON STORY; Join Oscar-nominated filmmaker and author Sarah Polley to discuss her storytelling career and her new film Women Talking, screening Saturday night at the Festival. See the link in bio or visit onstory.tv for
Check out a thrilling episode of ON STORY; Blockbuster action sequences are a fantastic spectacle to behold. However, when all hell is breaking loose on screen, what does that look like on the page? The writer of Michael Bay’s 2022 film AMBULAN
Check out a gripping episode of ON STORY; Creator and showrunner Graham Roland joins us for a conversation on his newest series, AMC’s DARK WINDS. Based on a novel series by Tony Hillerman and already renewed for a second season, the show follo
Check out the latest episode of ON STORY; Writers of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS and PICARD gather to discuss science fiction writing, world-building, and their passionate endeavor to bring new ideas into the classic 57-year-old franchise. See the
Check out an inspiring episode of ON STORY; writer Andy Siara discusses his breakout screenplay, PALM SPRINGS, the irreverent science-fiction romantic comedy starring Andy Samberg. Siara deep-dives into the story’s time-bending structure and di
Check out an exciting episode of ON STORY; Co-creator, showrunner, and writer Lang Fisher discusses her process behind the hit Netflix comedy series NEVER HAVE I EVER. Lang reveals the ins-and-outs of coming-of-age comedy, witty dialogue, diverse rep
Check out the latest episode of ON STORY; we'll discuss writing influences and tips from the creator of VERONICA MARS, Rob Thomas. Join us for exclusive insight into how he created specific episodes, discovered his passion for writing and more! See t
Check out the latest episode of ON STORY; The demand for entertainment based on true stories has skyrocketed in recent years and is now one of the most popular genres in the television industry. Join this group of TV writers and producers who have fo
Check out the latest episode of Season 13 of ON STORY; writer Edward Neumeier discusses his process behind the sci-fi cult classics ROBOCOP and STARSHIP TROOPERS. Neumeier explores the particulars of writing for the genre as well as his talent for di
James Gray has undoubtedly established himself as a talented writer-director, with seven features, five Palme d’Or nominations, and a Silver Lion Award under his belt. Hear Gray discuss his incredible career, from his first feature Little Odess
Oscar-winning producer and AFF’s 2022 recipient of the Polly Platt Award for Producing, Dede Gardner, discusses her extraordinary career as one of Hollywood’s most in-demand and acclaimed producers. Gardner reveals her process behind cele
Check out our latest TV episode, where producer Joe Wiseman joins us and discusses his work behind the American adaptation of Ghosts. Wiseman talks about the art of transformation, finding the perfect cast, and the process of recreating the story for
 

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