Example Projects

Download ready-made projects to explore what DirectorsChair can do. From short films to feature-length sci-fi — see every feature in action.

The Last Frame

Short Film Drama / Thriller 15 min

A photographer discovers her vintage camera captures images from 24 hours in the future. When she photographs a tragedy on a bridge, she has one day to prevent it.

  • 5 characters with full backstories & traits
  • 8 scenes across 3 sequences
  • 24 planned shots with camera details
  • 6 locations, 8 props
  • Rich dialogue and character arcs
Download the-last-frame.json

Neon Pulse

Music Video Electronic / Synthwave 4 min

A dancer moves through neon-lit cityscapes that transform with the music. Zero dialogue — pure visual storytelling through movement, light, and rhythm.

  • 35+ shots with vivid visual descriptions
  • 2 film styles (Neon Noir, Dream Sequence)
  • 6 vision board cards for mood & palette
  • Heavy on action descriptions & sound notes
  • Demonstrates shot-first visual workflow
Download neon-pulse.json

Brewed Awakening

Commercial Coffee Brand / 60 sec 60 sec

A morning ritual coffee commercial from bean to first sip. Every shot is precisely timed, with poetic voiceover narration and macro cinematography.

  • 15 shots with exact durations totaling 60s
  • Voiceover narration throughout
  • Macro lens cinematography planning
  • Detailed sound design notes
  • Shows precise timing workflow
Download brewed-awakening.json

Behind the Build

YouTube DIY / Tech 18 min

Building a custom mechanical keyboard from scratch. A content creator episode with talking-head segments, B-roll planning, and props as the stars.

  • Content creator workflow example
  • 12 props with detailed descriptions
  • Mix of dialogue, narration & B-roll
  • 5 sequences (Intro → Build → Reveal)
  • Shows non-traditional production use
Download behind-the-build.json

Echoes of Tomorrow

Feature Film Sci-Fi Drama 110 min

In 2045, memories can be traded. A memory broker discovers her entire past has been fabricated. Full feature-film complexity with 10 characters and 25 scenes.

  • 10 characters with relationships & arcs
  • 25 scenes across 5 acts
  • 80+ planned shots
  • 12 locations, 15 props, 8 vision cards
  • 2 film styles, full production data
Download echoes-of-tomorrow.json

How to Use These Projects

Load any example project into DirectorsChair in three quick steps.

1

Download

Click a download button above. You'll get a .json file.

2

Place the File

Create a folder and rename the file:
~/Directors Chair/{username}/{ProjectName}/project.json

3

Open in App

Launch DirectorsChair. The project will appear in your project list automatically.