Project Greenlight
Season 12023
In this revival of the groundbreaking series, Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani, and Gina Prince-Bythewood search for Hollywood’s next great director.
10 Episodes
After screening thousands of submissions, Issa, Kumail, and Gina select ten talented female filmmakers for a shot at directing their first feature.
July 13, 2023As prep starts on Gray Matter, Meko turns to the mentors for advice. Later, Meko grapples with the pressures of pre-production.
July 13, 2023After weeks of stalling, Meko must make progress on the script, while a last-minute staffing change throws production for a loop.
July 13, 2023Issa’s team holds a roundtable to address creative differences on the script. Later, pushback over casting forces Meko to stand up for her vision.
July 13, 2023Faced with a surprise resignation and mounting script notes, Meko faces an important meeting with studio executives.
July 13, 2023After a lackluster table read raises doubts with studio executives, the development team attempts a heart-to-heart with their director.
July 12, 2023As shooting begins, animosity grows between the film crew and the Project Greenlight team. Despite the setbacks, Meko tries to stay on schedule.
July 13, 2023As 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.
July 13, 2023As 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.
July 13, 2023After a disappointing screening, Meko’s mentors offer some sage advice. Later, Meko attends the Gray Matter premiere -- and looks back at her journey.
July 13, 2023