How important is the story? Crucial, says the acclaimed head of UCLA's Department of Film and Television and self-proclaimed "story hard-liner". In this fast-moving and entertaining live workshop recording, Walter defends the sanctity of the story and praises commercial film and TV for catering to its audience. He gives his advice on structure: lie through your teeth, integrate, and think beginnings, middles and ends. He has written for both screen and television and has written a book on the subject, Screenwriting: The Art Craft and Business of Film and Television Writing.