Project Greenlight: A New Generation
PROJECT GREENLIGHT is back, and this time it’s focusing on the next generation of talented female filmmakers. With a 360-look into the filmmaking process, ISSA RAE, KUMAIL NANJIANI, and GINA PRINCE-BYTHEWOOD serve as mentors, guiding one winner on her journey as she directs her first feature film.
- Metascore62
- 2023-2023
- 1 season
- HBO Max
- Documentary, Reality
- TV-MA
PROJECT GREENLIGHT is back, and this time it’s focusing on the next generation of talented female filmmakers. With a 360-look into the filmmaking process, ISSA RAE, KUMAIL NANJIANI, and GINA PRINCE-BYTHEWOOD serve as mentors, guiding one winner on her journey as she directs her first feature film.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
The Best Kind of Problem
Thu, Jul 13, 2023 44 mins
After screening thousands of submissions, Issa, Kumail, and Gina select ten talented female filmmakers for a shot at directing their first feature.
Episode 2
Future Meko's Problem
Thu, Jul 13, 2023 35 mins
As prep starts on Gray Matter, Meko turns to the mentors for advice. Later, Meko grapples with the pressures of pre-production.
Episode 3
The Script Problem
Thu, Jul 13, 2023 31 mins
After weeks of stalling, Meko must make progress on the script, while a last-minute staffing change throws production for a loop.
Episode 4
The Casting Problem
Thu, Jul 13, 2023 33 mins
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.
Episode 5
The Tyler Problem
Thu, Jul 13, 2023 34 mins
Faced with a surprise resignation and mounting script notes, Meko faces an important meeting with studio executives.
Episode 6
That's a YOU Problem
Thu, Jul 13, 2023 37 mins
After a lackluster table read raises doubts with studio executives, the development team attempts a heart-to-heart with their director.
Episode 7
The Audio Problem
Thu, Jul 13, 2023 28 mins
As shooting begins, animosity grows between the film crew and the Project Greenlight team. Despite the setbacks, Meko tries to stay on schedule.
Episode 8
PGL vs. Gray Matter Problem
Thu, Jul 13, 2023 32 mins
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.
Episode 9
The Post Problem
Thu, Jul 13, 2023 36 mins
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.
Episode 10
Current Meko's Problem
Thu, Jul 13, 2023 42 mins
After a disappointing screening, Meko's mentors offer some sage advice. Later, Meko attends the Gray Matter premiere -- and looks back at her journey.
