Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 11
The ExperimentStarting 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.60m2
Dollars & DecisionsSecuring 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.60m3
Mentionable is ManageableFor 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.60m4
The Ramp UpAs 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 UpWith producers hovering, Anna and Shane feel the pressure of the first day on set.60m6
Moving OnAnna has problems managing her time on set, while producers are concerned that Shane is playing it safe.60m7
Making Your DaysFatigue impacts filmmakers as tension develops between Shane and his producing partner, and Anna deals with both directing and acting.60m8
Two MartinisShane 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.60m9
The TestAnna 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 BubbleIn 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 distribution60m
The ExperimentStarting 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.60m2
Dollars & DecisionsSecuring 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.60m3
Mentionable is ManageableFor 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.60m4
The Ramp UpAs 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 UpWith producers hovering, Anna and Shane feel the pressure of the first day on set.60m6
Moving OnAnna has problems managing her time on set, while producers are concerned that Shane is playing it safe.60m7
Making Your DaysFatigue impacts filmmakers as tension develops between Shane and his producing partner, and Anna deals with both directing and acting.60m8
Two MartinisShane 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.60m9
The TestAnna 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 BubbleIn 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 distribution60mCast
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