On Story Season 12

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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