Matthew Weiner
Self
On Story (2011)
Season 14
A look inside the creative process of writers, creators and filmmakers.
Released April 16, 2011
Episode 30 min
2+
Keywords: tmdb.talk-show, tmdb.screenwriter, tmdb.conference, tmdb.filmmaking, imdb.conference, imdb.film-festival, imdb.screenwriter, imdb.non-fiction
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S14E1 - The Bear: A Conversation with Joanna Calo
Joanna Calo delves into her experience sharing showrunning duties on "The Bear" with creator Christopher Storer, and crafting lovable characters that keep an audience invested.
April 22, 2024, midnight
S14E2 - Inside the Making of Lawmen: Bass Reeves
"Lawmen: Bass Reeves" creator Chad Feehan and series directors Christina Alexandra Voros and Damian Marcano discuss their revival of the television Western.
April 29, 2024, midnight
S14E3 - On Making American Fiction
Cord Jefferson discusses writing and directing his debut feature, "American Fiction."
May 6, 2024, midnight
S14E4 - On Past Lives: A Conversation with Celine Song
One of this year’s most talked-about films, Past Lives is an achingly beautiful love story about lost chances. Hear from playwright turned filmmaker Celine Song on navigating the differences between writing for stage and screen, and how to connect emotionally with an audience.
May 18, 2024, midnight
S14E5 - Script to Screen: Dolemite is My Name
Writing team Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, alongside filmmaker Craig Brewer, discuss their collaboration on the hilarious, outrageous film "Dolemite Is My Name."
May 25, 2024, midnight
S14E6 - On Writing Severance: A Conversation with Dan Erickson
Join the creator of Severance to learn about the inspiration and creative process behind the grounded sci-fi thriller that has enthralled both audiences and critics, including writing an intriguing pilot, creating characters that audiences love, and keeping your viewers on their toes.
June 1, 2024, midnight
S14E7 - A Conversation with Lauren Shuler Donner
Producer Lauren Shuler Donner discusses launching the X-Men franchise, standing up for her story convictions and producing "Free Willy."
June 8, 2024, midnight
S14E8 - Script to Screen: Warrior
Writer, director and producer Gavin O'Connor discusses writing and directing his character-driven sports drama "Warrior."
June 15, 2024, midnight
S14E9 - The Bikeriders with Jeff Nichols
Filmmaker Jeff Nichols explains his approach to adapting a photobook into a character-driven dissection of American subculture in the 1960s for his film "Bikeriders."
June 22, 2024, midnight
S14E10 - A Conversation with Karyn Kusama
Karyn Kusama sheds light on her body of work, including "Girl Fight," "Jennifer's Body" and "Yellowjackets."
June 29, 2024, midnight
S14E11 - Film to TV Adaptations: A Conversation with Noah Hawley
"Fargo" creator Noah Hawley talks about adapting feature films into episodic storytelling.
July 6, 2024, midnight
S14E12 - A Conversation with Max Borenstein
Screenwriter Max Borenstein talks about the challenges of creating a cinematic universe on film.
July 13, 2024, midnight
S14E13 - A Conversation with Katrin Benedikt
Screenwriter Katrin Benedikt discusses selling an idea, shepherding the script during production and collaborating with other writers on "Olympus Has Fallen" and "Expendables 3."
July 20, 2024, midnight
S14E14 - Writing a Period Piece
"Bridgerton" producer Alison Eakle and "Ratched" creator Evan Romansky talk about researching a period piece, making decision about accuracy versus creative liberties and marrying a modern audience with a bygone era.
July 27, 2024, midnight
S14E15 - A Conversation with Lee Eisenberg
Writer Lee Eisenberg talks about "The Office" episode "Dinner Party" and creating the reality-sitcom hybrid "Jury Duty."
Aug. 3, 2024, midnight
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 6240 min.
Released: April 16, 2011
Last Air Date: Aug. 2, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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