September 6, 2014 · 60 min
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.
September 13, 2014 · 60 min
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.
September 20, 2014 · 60 min
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.
September 27, 2014 · 60 min
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.
October 4, 2014 · 60 min
With producers hovering, Anna and Shane feel the pressure of the first day on set.
October 11, 2014 · 60 min
Anna has problems managing her time on set, while producers are concerned that Shane is playing it safe.
October 18, 2014 · 60 min
Fatigue impacts filmmakers as tension develops between Shane and his producing partner, and Anna deals with both directing and acting.
October 25, 2014 · 60 min
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.
November 1, 2014 · 60 min
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.
November 8, 2014 · 60 min
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
