
The Chair
- 2014
- Ended
- Documentary · Reality
- ~1h / ep
- 1 season
- 6.0/10
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.
Latest: Season 1 · 2014
View all seasonsE1. The Experiment
Sep 6, 2014 · 60m
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.
E2. Dollars & Decisions
Sep 13, 2014 · 60m
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.
E3. Mentionable is Manageable
Sep 20, 2014 · 60m
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.
E4. The Ramp Up
Sep 27, 2014 · 60m
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.
E5. Picture's Up
Oct 4, 2014 · 60m
With producers hovering, Anna and Shane feel the pressure of the first day on set.
E6. Moving On
Oct 11, 2014 · 60m
Anna has problems managing her time on set, while producers are concerned that Shane is playing it safe.
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