Series · 2014 · Documentary
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.
1 season · 10 episodes

Episode 01
The Experiment
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.

Episode 02
Dollars & Decisions
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.

Episode 03
Mentionable is Manageable
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.

Episode 04
The Ramp Up
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.

Episode 05
Picture's Up
With producers hovering, Anna and Shane feel the pressure of the first day on set.

Episode 06
Moving On
Anna has problems managing her time on set, while producers are concerned that Shane is playing it safe.

Episode 07
Making Your Days
Fatigue impacts filmmakers as tension develops between Shane and his producing partner, and Anna deals with both directing and acting.

Episode 08
Two Martinis
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.

Episode 09
The Test
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.

Episode 10
Outside The Bubble
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
based on 2 votes
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.
8 principal cast
The Chair is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary from Chris Moore has 1 season and 10 total episodes, rated 6.0/10 by 2 viewers.
The Chair has 1 season with 10 episodes in total.
The Chair has ended and is no longer in production.
The Chair airs on STARZ.
The Chair first aired on September 6, 2014.
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