The Chair

2014

Seasons & Episodes

  • 1

EP1 The Experiment Sep 06, 2014

Starting 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.

EP2 Dollars & Decisions Sep 13, 2014

Securing 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.

EP3 Mentionable is Manageable Sep 20, 2014

For 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.

EP4 The Ramp Up Sep 27, 2014

As 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.

EP5 Picture's Up Oct 04, 2014

With producers hovering, Anna and Shane feel the pressure of the first day on set.

EP6 Moving On Oct 11, 2014

Anna has problems managing her time on set, while producers are concerned that Shane is playing it safe.

EP7 Making Your Days Oct 18, 2014

Fatigue impacts filmmakers as tension develops between Shane and his producing partner, and Anna deals with both directing and acting.

EP8 Two Martinis Oct 25, 2014

Shane 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.

EP9 The Test Nov 01, 2014

Anna and Shane begin the lonely process of editing. Both filmmakers fight to stay true to their vision as they receive critiques of their work.

EP10 Outside The Bubble Nov 08, 2014

In 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
7.7| 0h30m| NR| en| More Info
Released: 06 September 2014 Ended
Producted By: Before the Door Pictures
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: https://mediaroom.starz.com/series/the-chair/overview
Synopsis

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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