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Project Greenlight

Project Greenlight

2023 1.0 Documentary
US • English

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

Cast

Episodes

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The Best Kind of Problem

E1 47m

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

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Future Meko's Problem

E2 36m

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

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The Script Problem

E3 31m

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

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The Casting Problem

E4 34m

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.

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The Tyler Problem

E5 35m

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

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That's a YOU Problem

E6 38m

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

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The Audio Problem

E7 29m

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

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PGL vs. Gray Matter Problem

E8 33m

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.

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The Post Problem

E9 37m

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.

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Current Meko's Problem

E10 43m

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