On Writing Sci-Fi: A Conversation with Lisa Joy

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 12 Episode 15 | 26m 47s | CC

This week on On Story, Lisa Joy, an Emmy Award® -nominated writer, director, and producer, discusses creating the Westworld television series. Joy also speaks to the intersection of sci-fi and technology and the discovery of humanity in non-traditional narratives.

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