Project Greenlight
Project Greenlight
TV ShowReturning Series

Project Greenlight

Script to screen and everything in between.

1.0 / 10
2023
1 season
10 episodes
Documentary

In this revival of the groundbreaking series, Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani, and Gina Prince-Bythewood search for Hollywood’s next great director.

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Seasons

Season one pulls back the curtain on the filmmaking process from start to finish, offering a unique, 360-look into director Meko Winbush's experience as she directs her first feature film, Gray Matter.

  • Ep 1

    1.The Best Kind of Problem

    1.0
    13-07-202347m

    After screening thousands of submissions, Issa, Kumail, and Gina select ten talented female filmmakers for a shot at directing their first feature.

  • Ep 2

    2.Future Meko's Problem

    1.0
    13-07-202336m

    As prep starts on Gray Matter, Meko turns to the mentors for advice. Later, Meko grapples with the pressures of pre-production.

  • Ep 3

    3.The Script Problem

    1.0
    13-07-202331m

    After weeks of stalling, Meko must make progress on the script, while a last-minute staffing change throws production for a loop.

  • Ep 4

    4.The Casting Problem

    1.0
    13-07-202334m

    Issa’s team holds a roundtable to address creative differences on the script. Later, pushback over casting forces Meko to stand up for her vision.

  • Ep 5

    5.The Tyler Problem

    1.0
    13-07-202335m

    Faced with a surprise resignation and mounting script notes, Meko faces an important meeting with studio executives.

  • Ep 6

    6.That's a YOU Problem

    1.0
    12-07-202338m

    After a lackluster table read raises doubts with studio executives, the development team attempts a heart-to-heart with their director.

  • Ep 7

    7.The Audio Problem

    1.0
    13-07-202329m

    As shooting begins, animosity grows between the film crew and the Project Greenlight team. Despite the setbacks, Meko tries to stay on schedule.

  • Ep 8

    8.PGL vs. Gray Matter Problem

    1.0
    13-07-202333m

    As the tight schedule takes a toll on the cast and crew, Meko and the Project Greenlight team feel the pressures of shooting a film and a docuseries.

  • Ep 9

    9.The Post Problem

    1.0
    13-07-202337m

    As post-production begins, Meko has just 10 weeks to edit her film -- but a health scare threatens to prevent her from crossing the finish line.

  • Ep 10

    10.Current Meko's Problem

    1.0
    13-07-202343m

    After a disappointing screening, Meko’s mentors offer some sage advice. Later, Meko attends the Gray Matter premiere -- and looks back at her journey.

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