A Conversation with Michael Arndt

On Story gives viewers an inside look at the creative process behind some of our most popular and beloved movies and television shows. All episodes feature recorded conversations between acclaimed and award-winning screenwriters, TV creators, and filmmakers from the Austin Film Festival's annual conference and year round events.

Season 16 Episode 3 | 26m 47s | CC

This week on On Story, Michael Arndt, the Academy Award winning screenwriter behind Little Miss Sunshine, Toy Story 3, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, joins us to share his strategies for story mapping, creating a convincing villain, and writing a great ending.

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