The Chair

Aired 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.

Aired 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.

Aired 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.

Aired 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.

Aired 2014-10-04

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

Aired 2014-10-11

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

Aired 2014-10-18

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

Aired 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.

Aired 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.

Aired 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