Project Greenlight

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

TV-MA • Documentary • Series • 2023 • 1 season

Start watching: S1 E1

Starring: Meko Winbush, Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani

S1 E1 - 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.
Jul 13, 2023 • 47m
S1 E2 - 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.
Jul 13, 2023 • 36m
S1 E3 - 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.
Jul 13, 2023 • 31m
S1 E4 - 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.
Jul 13, 2023 • 34m
S1 E5 - The Tyler Problem
Faced with a surprise resignation and mounting script notes, Meko faces an important meeting with studio executives.
Jul 13, 2023 • 35m
S1 E6 - 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.
Jul 12, 2023 • 38m
S1 E7 - 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.
Jul 13, 2023 • 29m
S1 E8 - 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.
Jul 13, 2023 • 33m
S1 E9 - 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.
Jul 13, 2023 • 37m
S1 E10 - 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.
Jul 13, 2023 • 43m

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