Project Greenlight

Season 1

2023 · 10 episodes · 6h 3m in all · 1.0/10

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.

Episodes

1. 1

   1. The Best Kind of Problem

   13 Jul 2023 · 47 min · 1.0/10

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

2. 2

   2. Future Meko's Problem

   13 Jul 2023 · 36 min · 1.0/10

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

3. 3

   3. The Script Problem

   13 Jul 2023 · 31 min · 1.0/10

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

4. 4

   4. The Casting Problem

   13 Jul 2023 · 34 min · 1.0/10

   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.

5. 5

   5. The Tyler Problem

   13 Jul 2023 · 35 min · 1.0/10

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

6. 6

   6. That's a YOU Problem

   12 Jul 2023 · 38 min · 1.0/10

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

7. 7

   7. The Audio Problem

   13 Jul 2023 · 29 min · 1.0/10

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

8. 8

   8. PGL vs. Gray Matter Problem

   13 Jul 2023 · 33 min · 1.0/10

   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.

9. 9

   9. The Post Problem

   13 Jul 2023 · 37 min · 1.0/10

   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.

10. 10

    10. Current Meko's Problem

    13 Jul 2023 · 43 min · 1.0/10

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