Austin Film Festival Begins Production on New Weekly Radio Program ON STORY

Austin Film Festival (AFF), also known as "The Writers Festival," is pleased to announce production of On Story as a new weekly radio program, to be distributed to public radio stations nationwide through Public Radio International (PRI) starting January 1, 2016. On Story's one-hour documentary series will provide a front row seat to the elusive world of storytellers in film and television, exploring the stories behind the stories and the journey from script-to-screen.

Gleaned from 22 years of archived footage from the annual Austin Film Festival & Screenwriters Conference, On Story pulls back the curtain and thrusts behind-the-scenes to center stage. Presented through captivating exchanges, anecdotes, and conversation, On Story invites listeners into writers' rooms, film sets, and the creative minds of some of the most prolific voices in film and television.

The first season will feature writers and directors from Breaking Bad, Mad Men, True Detective, House of Cards, Freaks and Geeks, Tootsie, Magnolia, Silence of the Lambs, Ghostbusters, Apollo 13, The Graduate, 12 Years a Slave, and Lethal Weapon.

Melinda Ward, PRI's Chief Content Officer, says PRI is excited about adding On Story to its portfolio of radio programs. "On Story presents an insightful look at the creative process that's fascinating to anyone who's ever watched television shows or films. We look forward to working with the team at On Story as they mine their treasure trove of audio recordings and make them into captivating radio programs."

The show will be available for broadcast beginning January 1, 2016. The current schedule will include luminaries such as Paul Thomas Anderson, Judd Apatow, Shane Black, Jonathan Demme, Jay and Mark Duplass, Paul Feig, Cary Fukunaga, Vince Gilligan, Buck Henry, Ron Howard, Jenji Kohan, Jenny Lumet, David Milch, Jeff Nichols, Sydney Pollack, Harold Ramis, John Ridley, Matthew Weiner, and Larry Wilmore. For more information visit www.onstory.tv.

ABOUT AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL

AFF is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the art, craft, and business of filmmakers and screenwriters, while recognizing their contributions to film and television. AFF champions the work of aspiring and established writers, and filmmakers, by providing unique cultural events and services; enhancing public awareness and participation; and encouraging dynamic and long-lasting community partnerships. For more information visit www.austinfilmfestival.com.

ABOUT PUBLIC RADIO INTERNATIONAL

PRI is creating a more informed, empathetic, and connected world by creating multi-platform storytelling and journalism content that empowers people to benefit their lives and the world. PRI's award winning content reaches more than 18 million people each month, through nearly 900 public radio stations nationwide and PRI.org, and millions more through podcasts and social media. Since relaunching PRI.org in 2013, monthly digital readership has grown to over 2 million people. An affiliated company of WGBH, PRI produces PRI's The World, The Takeaway (a co-production with WNYC), and Studio 360 from PRI and WNYC. It offers in-depth reporting on topics including gender equity, international security and American identity and immigration. It represents public radio programs including Science Friday, q from the CBC and The Tavis Smiley Show. Major philanthropic supporters include The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, The Ford Foundation, The Henry Luce Foundation, The John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation, and the Annenberg Foundation.