The Chair is a competition documentary series that follows two directors through the process of bringing their first feature to the screen. The up-and-coming directors, who have unique backgrounds and skill sets, will be provided with an identical screenplay which they must craft as their own film. The Chair will document the creation, marketing and theatrical release of both adaptations, which will also air on STARZ. Both directors will be given the same budget, and both versions will use locations in the same city. Through multiplatform voting, the audience will determine which director will be awarded $250,000.
10 listed episodes across 1 season. Air dates are provided by TVmaze and can change.
Season 1 10 episodes
E01
The Experiment
The 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 Chair" will document 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. Dawson is an internet superstar whose YouTube comedy channels boast more than 10 million subscribers and over a billion views. Martemucci is a writer, actor and filmmaker who co-wrote, produced and starred in the independent film "Breakup at a Wedding.…
E02
Dollars & Decisions
Shane and Anna are each seeking financing for their individual projects and it's proving difficult. Shane recruits a crew and scouts locations, while Anna experiences time-management issues and gets surprising news about an important hire.
E03
Mentionable Is Manageable
The off-color script impacts casting and costs Shane a location, while Anna keeps producers out of a casting session.
E04
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.
E05
Picture's Up
With producers hovering, Anna and Shane feel the pressure of the first day on set.
E06
Moving On
Anna has problems managing her time on set, while producers are concerned that Shane is playing it safe.
E07
Making Your Days
Fatigue impacts filmmakers as tension develops between Shane and his producing partner, and Anna deals with both directing and acting.
E08
Two Martinis
The final days of production arrive, so Shane makes a gesture that's a sign he is moving on from his You Tube persona, and Anna battles to maintain her own directing style.
E09
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.
E10
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.
