# Backstory > Magazine covering the art and business of storytelling with interviews and scripts. (iPhone/iPad app by Unlikely Films, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backstory/id521967972 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Unlikely Films, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/521967975) - Category: Entertainment, Magazines & Newspapers - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.40/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 31 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-06-01 - Data updated: 2026-08-09 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backstory/id521967972/reviews.md ## What is Backstory? See what's inside! Check out each issue's table of contents at www.backstory.net Get the Backstory on today's most innovative storytellers in the magazine dedicated to covering the art and the business of storytelling. Read a full length script or an in-depth interview with today's hottest storytellers in each issue. (Note: a wifi connection may be necessary in order to watch and read certain pieces) Start by downloading the FREE app. For a limited time you can read issue 01 for FREE. Get a 1-year digital subscription to Backstory for just $24.99! Issues publish every two months (bi-monthly). Backstory Magazine subscriptions available: - 1 year of Backstory Magazine bi-monthly issues (a new issue published every two months) is available for $24.99. -This fee is automatically renewed until canceled. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription automatically renews and charges your iTunes account $24.99 unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. -No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an active subscription period. -Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. -Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable -You may see Backstory Magazine's Privacy Policy here: http://backstory.net/privacy -You may see Backstory Magazine's Terms of Use here: http://backstory.net/termsofuse ## Key features - In-depth interviews with storytellers - Full-length scripts - Coverage of storytelling art and business - Digital subscription - Bi-monthly issues ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Issue 2 | $4.99 | one-time | | Backstory Issue 3 | $4.99 | one-time | | Backstory Issue 4 | $4.99 | one-time | | Issue 5 | $4.99 | one-time | | Issue 6 | $4.99 | one-time | | Issue 7 | $4.99 | one-time | | Issue 9 | $4.99 | one-time | | Issue 12 | $4.99 | one-time | | Backstory Issue 21 | $4.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 52) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backstory/id521967972/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Fabulous Magazine For Creatives *2017-05-01, version 2.0* Backstory is one of the best magazines for filmmakers out there. Jeff Goldsmith and company conduct such in depth interviews with Writers, Directors, Actors, Editors and more. It's a gift of creative inspiration and understanding in each issue! The best $25 you'll spend this year on your filmmaking passion is right here. And Jeff's podcast "The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith" is another way to learn and grow too. Enjoy. I've got to get back to reading the newest issue! ### 5/5 — Great Resource *2017-03-19, version 1.0.19* Even though I live in LA and can just go to the WGA library to look at scripts, having them at home, at my fingertips is amazingly convenient. That resource alone makes this worth the purchase. And you get that and so much more! I wish I discovered this sooner. ### 4/5 — Issue content *2016-08-12, version 1.0.19* It would be great if the issues had a synopsis of content. ### 5/5 — Download problems *2016-05-08, version 1.0.19* This is a truely a fantastic magazine it is definitely a 5 out of 5 . Ive been a subscriber from the first issue 1 through 20. All the issues down loaded perfectly except issues 18 and 20. The down loading just stops and each time I try to down load 18 and 20 again a warning presents its self saying the app cannot connect to the server. Issue 19 downloaded just fine. Ive had sympathetic emails from the publisher but the problem still persists. This is just a warning I’m still giving it a 5 out of 5 because it is the best film magazine on the app store even though its not working for me at the moment . Hopefully the publisher will fix the problem. 8/5/16 Just an update from my first review, issue 21 downloaded just fine, issue 22 stalls. Unfortunately the problem has not been fixed. Ive unsubscribe such a shame. My other magazines from Vanity Fair to National Geographic all down load perfectly so Im not sure what the problem could be. ### 3/5 — Great magazine... Takes forever to download *2016-02-29, version 1.0.19* Server issues abound! ### 3/5 — Fix the server issues!! *2015-07-02, version 1.0.19* I really want to give this a 5 stars, but I can't download some of the issues I purchased. It downloads for 10 min with little progress and then gives me an error that the server is busy. Then I have to start all over but it hangs every time. I was able to download most of two of the issues, but that's after babysitting the app and u pausing the download every time it pauses itself. I love the content of the magazines and Jeffs q&as are incredible! But trying to get the magazine to download is nothing but frustration. ### 5/5 — Indispensable *2015-01-07, version 1.0.19* If you're a screenwriter, filmmaker or just a movie buff interested in the behind the scenes processes then Backstory is the indispensable resource for the craft of screenwriting. Great articles, full of depth and quality sit side-by-side with small moments of delight and the result is something you'll come back to time and time again. You get the story behind the story straight from the horses mouth and I for one wouldn't be without it. ### 5/5 — An insiders look at the industry and the art... *2014-11-19, version 1.0.19* If you ever get the chance to listen to Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith podcast, then you know this magazine is a must subscribe. Great together and worth every minute. So happy right now. Christmas seems to have come early. ### 5/5 — More great material *2014-10-22, version 1.0.19* Supplementing my subscription to American Cinematographer and the wide range of great podcasts including The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith, Backstory is a great new addition to my source of knowledge about the making of movies. I find the sources vital in pursuing my career as a filmmaker. ### 5/5 — Fantastic iPad magazine *2014-09-07, version 1.0.17* If you love film and the craftsmanship that goes into making these stories happen you should subscribe. Seriously. $25 is five trips to the coffee shop. Don't make excuses. You need to be reading this. ## Frequently asked questions about Backstory ### What is Backstory Magazine? Backstory Magazine is a digital publication dedicated to exploring the art and business of storytelling. Each issue features in-depth interviews with innovative storytellers and full-length scripts, offering insights into their creative processes and industry. ### How can I access Backstory Magazine content? You can access content by downloading the free app. A 1-year digital subscription is available for $24.99, which includes bi-monthly issues. Certain content may require a Wi-Fi connection to view or read. ### What is the cost of a Backstory Magazine subscription? A 1-year digital subscription to Backstory Magazine costs $24.99. This subscription automatically renews until canceled. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. ### How do I manage my Backstory Magazine subscription? Subscriptions can be managed by the user. Auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. You can cancel your subscription at any time, but no cancellation is allowed during an active subscription period. ### What is the publishing schedule for Backstory Magazine? Backstory Magazine publishes new issues every two months, meaning they are published bi-monthly. You will receive a new issue approximately every two months with your subscription. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.2.2 — 2020-04-19 New platform version (10.3) for increased performance and updated PDF navigation, for iPad only. ### 4.2.1 — 2019-11-27 Improved publishing platform for improved performance. App name shortened to "Backstory." ### 4.2 — 2019-11-26 Improved publishing platform for improved performance. ### 4.1 — 2018-11-02 Bug fix - Compatibility with iOS 12 ### 4.0.4 — 2018-10-12 Compatibility with iOS 12 ## Apps similar to Backstory | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Girl Sounds](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/girl-sounds/id1190781738) | — | Free | Entertainment | | [Rue Morgue](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rue-morgue/id400194013) | 2.3 (26) | Free | Entertainment | | [Home Cinema Choice Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-cinema-choice-magazine/id584767847) | 4.3 (12) | Free | Entertainment | | [TheBeacn: Streaming Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thebeacn-streaming-guide/id6447943114) | — | Free | Entertainment | | [ToWatch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/towatch/id1602130975) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Entertainment | | [Station Six](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/station-six/id6444731293) | 5.0 (9) | Free | Entertainment | ## Related topics [erin jones](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/erin-jones) · [filumplus](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/filumplus) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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