Series
The Chair
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This documentary series follows two first-time film directors, Shane Dawson and Anna Martemucci, who are given the opportunity to direct separate films adapted from the same original screenplay. The series documents the creation, marketing, and theatrical release of both films, and through multiplatform voting, the audience will ultimately determine which director will be awarded $250,000.
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Seasons & episodes
1The Experiment6 Sept 2014 · 60mStarting with the same screenplay and budget, two first-time directors from very different backgrounds, Shane Dawson and Anna Martemucci, struggle to shape the script into their own vision.
2Dollars & Decisions13 Sept 2014 · 60mSecuring financing proves to be challenging as Shane searches for crew and locations, while Anna wrestles with time-management and receives some unexpected news about a key hire.
3Mentionable is Manageable20 Sept 2014 · 60mFor Shane, raunchy script content complicates casting and costs him a location. Anna blocks the producers from her casting session only to experience growing pains as a first-time director.
4The Ramp Up27 Sept 2014 · 60mAs the teams head into their final week of pre-production, casting dilemmas loom for Anna and Shane. Table read lead to concerns about whether their individual scripts are ready for filming.
5Picture's Up4 Oct 2014 · 60mWith producers hovering, Anna and Shane feel the pressure of the first day on set.
6Moving On11 Oct 2014 · 60mAnna has problems managing her time on set, while producers are concerned that Shane is playing it safe.
7Making Your Days18 Oct 2014 · 60m · ★ 9.0Fatigue impacts filmmakers as tension develops between Shane and his producing partner, and Anna deals with both directing and acting.
8Two Martinis25 Oct 2014 · 60mShane and Anna enter their final days of production. Shane shaves his head, a sign that he is moving on from his famous You Tube persona. Anna fights for her own style of directing.
9The Test1 Nov 2014 · 60mAnna and Shane begin the lonely process of editing. Both filmmakers fight to stay true to their vision as they receive critiques of their work.
10Outside The Bubble8 Nov 2014 · 60mIn the season finale, the winner is revealed after Shane receives surprising news, while Anna deals with test-screening questions, and both filmmakers turn their attention to marketing and distribution
Details
- Created by
- Chris Moore
- First aired
- 6 Sept 2014
- Last aired
- 8 Nov 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- STARZ
- Episodes
- 10
- Votes
- 2 on TMDB
Cast
Chris MooreSelf
Shane DawsonSelf
A. M. LukasSelf- TTony SaccoSelf
- JJosh ShaderSelf
Zachary QuintoSelf
Corey MoosaSelf- NNeal DodsonSelf
- DDan SchofferSelf
