Matthew Weiner
Self
On Story (2011)
Season 8
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
S8E1 - A Conversation with Greta Gerwig
Director and actress Greta Gerwig talks about her theatrical beginnings and how she came to write and direct "Lady Bird."
April 14, 2018, midnight
S8E2 - A Conversation with Keenen Ivory Wayans
Writer, director and producer Keenen Ivory Wayans talks about his path to Hollywood and how "In Living Color" helped pave the way for many artists and projects.
April 21, 2018, midnight
S8E3 - A Conversation with Kenneth Lonergan
Academy Award-winning writer-director Kenneth Lonergan compares screenwriting with playwriting and talks about being open to mistakes.
April 28, 2018, midnight
S8E4 - Script to Screen: Arrival
Screenwriter Eric Heisserer talks about "Arrival," working with director Denis Villeneuve and the challenges of writing a sci-fi story about love and loss.
May 5, 2018, midnight
S8E5 - A Conversation with Dan Gilroy
Screenwriter Dan Gilroy discusses the evolution of "Nightcrawler," working with Denzel Washington, and the challenges and benefits of being part of a Hollywood-successful family.
May 12, 2018, midnight
S8E6 - A Conversation with Gale Anne Hurd
Producer Gale Anne Hurd discusses her career, including working with Roger Corman and James Cameron.
May 19, 2018, midnight
S8E7 - Script to Screen: Pete's Dragon
Director David Lowery and writer Toby Halbrooks reinvent "Pete's Dragon" and discuss the difference between making indie films versus big budget movies.
May 26, 2018, midnight
S8E8 - A Conversation with Misha Green
Writer and producer Misha Green discusses her experience as a first-time showrunner, and she talks about having to say goodbye to a story before it's finished.
June 2, 2018, midnight
S8E9 - A Conversation with Mark Frost
"Twin Peaks" co-creator Mark Frost talks about the show's impact and his collaboration with David Lynch.
June 9, 2018, midnight
S8E10 - The People v. O.J. Simpson: A Conversation with Scott Alexander
Scott Alexander talks about developing and writing "The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story."
June 16, 2018, midnight
S8E11 - A Conversation with Robert Townsend
Actor and director Robert Townsend's career spans 30 years in front of and behind the camera.
June 23, 2018, midnight
S8E12 - Revisiting Westerns: A Conversation with Scott Frank & Walter Hill
Saddle up yer horses with legendary writer/director Walter Hill and Oscar® nominated screenwriter Scott Frank as they explore the great quintessential Western genre. In this episode, Hill and Frank discuss the art of writing the good, the bad, and the ugly.
June 30, 2018, midnight
S8E13 - Bloodline: A Conversation with Todd A. Kessler
In this episode, Bloodline’s co-creator Todd A. Kessler talks about the genesis and development of the popular Netflix series. With their storied, dynastic image of small business success and solid moral fiber, the Rayburns seem like the very picture of the American dream.
July 7, 2018, midnight
S8E14 - Power: A Conversation with Courtney Kemp
In this episode, creator, showrunner, and producer Courtney A. Kemp discusses the power dynamics in the television industry, the writers room, and a well-crafted story. With credits that includes The Good Wife, The Bernie Mac Show, Justice, and creating the critically acclaimed gritty New York drama Power, Kemp knows her way around a successful TV show.
July 14, 2018, midnight
S8E15 - American Gods: A Conversation with Michael Green
With a huge list of characters, centuries’ worth of mythology, and battles between gods—all within the confines of a television series, adapting Neil Gaiman’s seminal novel American Gods was no small feat. In this episode, Season 1 writer, co-showrunner, Michael Green will walk through the series’ script, discussing topics like staying true to and expanding the world that Gaiman created.
July 21, 2018, midnight
S8E16 - Great Adaptations
In this episode, the screenwriters behind Arrival, Kubo and the Two Strings, and I Love Dick discuss book-to-film adaptations and translating themes and literary devices to the screen. The art of writing them is as advantageous as it is demanding especially within the constraints of a 90-minute film.
July 28, 2018, midnight
S8E17 - A Conversation with Noah Hawley
In this episode, award-winning screenwriter, producer, and director Noah Hawley, the man behind some of TV’s best dramatic series, Fargo and Legion explores the creation and execution of a limited series, writing across mediums, and making adaptations your own.
Aug. 4, 2018, midnight
S8E18 - The Shape of Water: A Conversation with Vanessa Taylor
In this episode, co-writer of the Academy Award® winning film, The Shape of Water discusses collaborating with genre director Guillermo del Toro on his initial idea for the film and the process of writing the dark fantasy world del Toro envisioned for the film.
Aug. 11, 2018, midnight
S8E19 - Script to Screen: Snowpiercer: A Conversation with Kelly Masterson
Join Snowpiercer co-writer Kelly Masterson as he dissects the story’s journey from graphic novel to script-to-screen. Masterson will reference specific scenes from the film—with clips projected throughout—and discuss writing for a multinational audience, the writer/director relationship with Joon-ho Bong, writing through language barriers, and the layered messages throughout the film.
Aug. 18, 2018, midnight
S8E20 - LBJ: A Conversation with Woody Harrelson & Rob Reiner
Academy-Award® nominated actor Woody Harrelson and director/producer Rob Reiner discuss how the bio-pic, LBJ came to life with actor Woody Harrelson who portrays the president following the Kennedy assassination in 1963.
Aug. 25, 2018, 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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