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The Chair
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.
Metadata: TVmaze · CC BY-SAEvery chapter of the story.
60m1. The Experiment
60 minThe 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." Both directors will have creative leeway to develop their respective films using their own ingenuity and distinct experience. Actor Zachary Quinto and his producing partners Corey Moosa and Neal Dodson will join Moore and the script's original producer, Josh Shader, to serve as mentors to Dawson and Martemucci.
60m2. Dollars & Decisions
60 minShane 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.
60m3. Mentionable Is Manageable
60 minThe off-color script impacts casting and costs Shane a location, while Anna keeps producers out of a casting session.
60m4. The Ramp Up
60 minAs 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.
60m5. Picture's Up
60 minWith producers hovering, Anna and Shane feel the pressure of the first day on set.
60m6. Moving On
60 minAnna has problems managing her time on set, while producers are concerned that Shane is playing it safe.
60m7. Making Your Days
60 minFatigue impacts filmmakers as tension develops between Shane and his producing partner, and Anna deals with both directing and acting.
60m8. Two Martinis
60 minThe 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.
60m9. The Test
60 minAnna and Shane begin the lonely process of editing. Both filmmakers fight to stay true to their vision as they receive critiques of their work.
60m10. Outside the Bubble
60 minIn 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.
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