The Chair
NR2014•1h 0m•6.0/10
DocumentaryReality
Ratings
🎬TMDb
6.0/10(2)
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.
Production
Red Sky Pictures, Before the Door Pictures, Media Farm
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 6, 2014
Last Aired
November 8, 2014
Networks
STARZ
Created By
Chris Moore
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
The Experiment
Air date: 2014-09-06
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
Air date: 2014-09-13
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
Air date: 2014-09-20
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
Air date: 2014-09-27
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
Air date: 2014-10-04
With producers hovering, Anna and Shane feel the pressure of the first day on set.
E6
Moving On
Air date: 2014-10-11
Anna has problems managing her time on set, while producers are concerned that Shane is playing it safe.
E7
Making Your Days
Air date: 2014-10-18
Fatigue impacts filmmakers as tension develops between Shane and his producing partner, and Anna deals with both directing and acting.
E8
Two Martinis
Air date: 2014-10-25
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.
E9
The Test
Air date: 2014-11-01
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.
E10
Outside The Bubble
Air date: 2014-11-08
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
Cast
Chris Moore
Self
Shane Dawson
Self
A. M. Lukas
Self
Tony Sacco
Self
Josh Shader
Self
Zachary Quinto
Self
Corey Moosa
Self
Neal Dodson
Self
Dan Schoffer
Self
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