Season 13

2023 · 15 episodes

A look inside the creative process of writers, creators and filmmakers.

1Stephen Merchant: A ConversationComedy writer Stephen Merchant talks about co-creating the BBC original series "The Office," creating relatable characters and how he found comedy inspiration from drama.
2On Writing Ghosts with Joe WisemanProducer and showrunner Joe Wiseman talks about his work behind the American adaptation of the BBC series "Ghosts," including finding the cast and the process of recreating the story for an American audience.
3A Conversation with Nikyatu JusuWriter-director Nikyatu Jusu talks about her early short films and the process behind creating her debut feature "Nanny."
4On Writing Action with Chris FedakAction writer Chris Fedak talks about writing compelling action that propels a story forward.
5A Conversation with James GreyWriter-director James Gray talks about the evolution of his creative process and career, from his first feature "Little Odessa" to "Armageddon Time."
6On Writing Dark Winds with Graham RolandCreator and showrunner Graham Roland talks about the development of "Dark Winds" and the importance of creating a show through a Native American lens.
7A Conversation with Dede GardnerAcademy Award-winner Dede Gardner, president of Plan B Entertainment, talks about her success as a producer in Hollywood.
8Re-living Palm Springs with Andy SiaraWriter Andy Siara breaks down the time-bending structure of his science fiction romantic comedy "Palm Springs."
9On Writing: Never Have I Ever with Lang FisherWriter and producer Lang Fisher, co-creator and showrunner of "Never Have I Ever," talks about the stories behind the coming-of-age comedy series.
10A Conversation with Edward NeumeierWriter Edward Neumeier talks about writing science fiction and his classic films, such as "RoboCop" and "Starship Troopers."
11From Fact to Fiction: Turning a True Story into a SeriesWriters Liz Hannah and Michael Starrbury relay the delicate process of adapting a real-life story into a scripted television series.
12A Conversation With Rob ThomasA look inside the process of producing and writing for television with Rob Thomas, creator of "Veronica Mars" and co-creator of "Party Down."
13Sci-Fi Storytelling with Marc Bernardin & Beau DeMayoMarc Bernardin and Beau DeMayo, writers of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and "Star Trek: Picard," discuss science fiction writing, world-building and bringing new ideas to the classic franchise.
14A Conversation With Sarah PolleyAcademy Award-nominated filmmaker Sarah Polley talks about her storytelling career and the film "Women Talking."
15A Conversation with Darren AronofskyDirector Darren Aronofsky reveals details about his unique approach to storytelling and his journey through cinema.

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