On Story
This series focuses on the inspiration and creative process at the conception of the filmmaking process. It includes interviews and footage from leading screenwriters and filmmakers discussing their craft and films, recorded at past Austin Film Festival panels and screenings. Each episode pairs these conversations with a short film from an emerging filmmaker; these shorts have previously screened at the Austin Film Festival.
On Story Previous Broadcasts
Episode #112
KQED Life: Mon, May 28, 2012 -- 5:30 AM
Developing and understanding heroes and villains is discussed by the creative minds behind Rambo, Lethal Weapon, and Braveheart. Features Alvaro Rodriguez, Shane Black, Randall Wallace, and John Turman. Films: Weight of the World by Jenny Goddard and Eulogy Maker by Leslie Langee.
Episode #111
KQED Life: Mon, May 28, 2012 -- 5:00 AM
Reflecting the real world in film is discussed by the creative minds behind Jarhead, The Company Men, Cast Away and Falling Down. Features John Wells, William Broyles, Jr., and Herschel Weingrod. Film: Martha by Katja Straub.
Episode #112
KQED Life: Sun, May 27, 2012 -- 11:30 PM
Developing and understanding heroes and villains is discussed by the creative minds behind Rambo, Lethal Weapon, and Braveheart. Features Alvaro Rodriguez, Shane Black, Randall Wallace, and John Turman. Films: Weight of the World by Jenny Goddard and Eulogy Maker by Leslie Langee.
Episode #111
KQED Life: Sun, May 27, 2012 -- 11:00 PM
Reflecting the real world in film is discussed by the creative minds behind Jarhead, The Company Men, Cast Away and Falling Down. Features John Wells, William Broyles, Jr., and Herschel Weingrod. Film: Martha by Katja Straub.
Episode #110
KQED Life: Mon, May 21, 2012 -- 5:30 AM
Suspenseful storytelling is discussed by the creative minds behind The Usual Suspects, The Silence Of The Lambs, The Big Easy and Lethal Weapon. Features Shane Black, Ted Tally, Daniel Petrie, Jr. and Christopher McQuarrie. Film: Unawakening by Jack Daniel Stanley.
Episode #109
KQED Life: Mon, May 21, 2012 -- 5:02 AM
Creative freedom within the studio system is discussed by the Texas-based filmmakers behind Office Space, Lonesome Dove, and El Mariachi. Features Mike Judge, Bill Wittliff and Robert Rodriguez. Film: Untitled Moon Project by John Spotswood Moore.
Episode #110
KQED Life: Sun, May 20, 2012 -- 11:30 PM
Suspenseful storytelling is discussed by the creative minds behind The Usual Suspects, The Silence Of The Lambs, The Big Easy and Lethal Weapon. Features Shane Black, Ted Tally, Daniel Petrie, Jr. and Christopher McQuarrie. Film: Unawakening by Jack Daniel Stanley.
Episode #109
KQED Life: Sun, May 20, 2012 -- 11:02 PM
Creative freedom within the studio system is discussed by the Texas-based filmmakers behind Office Space, Lonesome Dove, and El Mariachi. Features Mike Judge, Bill Wittliff and Robert Rodriguez. Film: Untitled Moon Project by John Spotswood Moore.
Episode #108
KQED Life: Mon, May 14, 2012 -- 5:30 AM
The script-to-screen process is discussed by the creative minds behind Slumdog Millionaire, Up In The Air, and The Brothers McMullen. Features Danny Boyle, Jason Reitman, and Ed Burns. Film: The Printer by Berndt Mader.
Episode #107
KQED Life: Mon, May 14, 2012 -- 5:00 AM
War in film is discussed by the creative minds behind Red Dawn, Born On The 4th Of July, and Apocalypse Now. Features Oliver Stone and John Milius. Film: Veterans by Miguel Alvarez.
Episode #108
KQED Life: Sun, May 13, 2012 -- 11:30 PM
The script-to-screen process is discussed by the creative minds behind Slumdog Millionaire, Up In The Air, and The Brothers McMullen. Features Danny Boyle, Jason Reitman, and Ed Burns. Film: The Printer by Berndt Mader.
Episode #107
KQED Life: Sun, May 13, 2012 -- 11:00 PM
War in film is discussed by the creative minds behind Red Dawn, Born On The 4th Of July, and Apocalypse Now. Features Oliver Stone and John Milius. Film: Veterans by Miguel Alvarez.
Episode #106
KQED Life: Mon, May 7, 2012 -- 5:30 AM
Historical and modern day relevance in television dramas is discussed by the creative minds behind the shows Mad Men, The Wire, and Treme. Features Matthew Weiner and David Simon. Film: Drama by Timica Seretti.
Episode #105
KQED Life: Mon, May 7, 2012 -- 5:00 AM
Creating westerns with resonance is discussed by the creative minds behind Unforgiven, A Perfect World, and 3:10 To Yuma. Features John Lee Hancock, David Peoples, Michael Brandt, and Derek Haas. Film: Western by Lucas Millard.
Episode #106
KQED Life: Sun, May 6, 2012 -- 11:30 PM
Historical and modern day relevance in television dramas is discussed by the creative minds behind the shows Mad Men, The Wire, and Treme. Features Matthew Weiner and David Simon. Film: Drama by Timica Seretti.
Episode #105
KQED Life: Sun, May 6, 2012 -- 11:00 PM
Creating westerns with resonance is discussed by the creative minds behind Unforgiven, A Perfect World, and 3:10 To Yuma. Features John Lee Hancock, David Peoples, Michael Brandt, and Derek Haas. Film: Western by Lucas Millard.









