Project Greenlight

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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Official Trailer

Seasons

10 Episodes • Premiered 2023

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.

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1. The Best Kind of Problem

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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2. Future Meko's Problem

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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3. The Script Problem

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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4. The Casting Problem

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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5. The Tyler Problem

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

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6. That's a YOU Problem

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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7. The Audio Problem

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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8. PGL vs. Gray Matter Problem

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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9. The Post Problem

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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10. Current Meko's Problem

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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