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Season 12

15 episodes · May 27, 2022

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

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  • S12E1

    A Conversation With Michael Schur

    May 28, 2022

    Television creator Michael Schur discusses his role in creating and writing for "Parks and Recreation," "The Office" and "The Good Place."

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  • S12E2

    A Conversation With Dave Callaham

    Jun 4, 2022

    Screenwriter Dave Callaham talks about the role of personal experience and self-exploration in the development of big budget movies.

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  • S12E3

    Fact V Fiction: A Conversation with Crowther and Baylin

    Jun 11, 2022

    Writers Jihan Crowther and Zach Baylin talk about tackling real-life events and how they translate on screen.

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  • S12E4

    A Conversation With David Koepp

    Jun 18, 2022

    Writer David Koepp talks about jumping between genres and working on adaptations, collaborating with Steven Spielberg and writing "Carlito's Way," "Jurassic Park" and more.

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  • S12E5

    On Writing Mare of Easttown: A Conversation with Brad Ingelsby

    Jul 2, 2022

    Writer Brad Ingelsby, creator of "Mare of Easttown," talks about writing the small-town thriller.

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  • S12E6

    On Writing/Directing Hustle & Flow: A Conversation with Craig Brewer

    Jul 9, 2022

    Writer and director Craig Brewer talks about influences and personal experiences behind "Hustle & Flow" and "The Poor & Hungry" and working with producer Stephanie Allain.

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  • S12E7

    On Writing John Wick: A Conversation with Derek Kolstad

    Jul 16, 2022

    Writer Derek Kolstad, creator of the John Wick franchise, talks about his career and how he weaves emotion and humanity into action set pieces.

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  • S12E8

    On Producing: A Conversation with Stephanie Allain

    Jul 23, 2022

    Producer Stephanie Allain talks about "Boyz N the Hood," "Poetic Justice" and others, as well as how she uses her position to greenlight diverse stories that focus on underrepresented voices.

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  • S12E9

    On Adapting Stories: A Conversation with Eric Roth

    Jul 30, 2022

    Academy Award-winning screenwriter Eric Roth ("Forrest Gump") discusses his process of adapting stories from beloved properties.

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  • S12E10

    On Writing Pig: A Conversation with Michael Sarnoski

    Aug 6, 2022

    Writer and director Michael Sarnoski dissects writing, constructing and managing the overall production scope of his directorial debut, "Pig."

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  • S12E11

    On Writing The Humans: A Conversation with Stephen Karam

    Aug 13, 2022

    Tony Award-winner Stephen Karam talks about his directorial debut and adaptation of "The Humans."

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  • S12E12

    On Directing Miss Juneteenth: A Conversation with Channing Godfrey Peoples

    Aug 20, 2022

    "Miss Juneteenth" writer/director Channing Godfrey Peoples talks about her feature directorial debut and her work as an independent filmmaker.

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  • S12E13

    On Showrunning: A Conversation with Glen Mazzara

    Aug 27, 2022

    Writer/creator/showrunner Glen Mazzara talks about his work on "The Shield" and "The Walking Dead" and how having multiple roles in television has developed his versatility as a storyteller.

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  • S12E14

    On Creating Mayans M.C.: A Conversation with Elgin James

    Sep 3, 2022

    Writer-director Elgin James talks about his personal process when directing, writing and scoring films and where his inspiration comes from for creating television shows.

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  • S12E15

    On Writing Sci-Fi: A Conversation with Lisa Joy

    Sep 10, 2022

    Writer, director and producer Lisa Joy talks about creating "Westworld," and the discovery of humanity in non-traditional narratives.

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