Script to screen and everything in between.
In this revival of the groundbreaking series, Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani, and Gina Prince-Bythewood search for Hollywood’s next great director.
Project Greenlight (Season 1)
The Best Kind of Problem (Episode 1) 1.0
Air date: 2023-07-13
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: After screening thousands of submissions, Issa, Kumail, and Gina select ten talented female filmmakers for a shot at directing their first feature.
Future Meko's Problem (Episode 2) 1.0
Air date: 2023-07-13
Runtime: 36 min
Overview: As prep starts on Gray Matter, Meko turns to the mentors for advice. Later, Meko grapples with the pressures of pre-production.
The Script Problem (Episode 3) 1.0
Air date: 2023-07-13
Runtime: 31 min
Overview: After weeks of stalling, Meko must make progress on the script, while a last-minute staffing change throws production for a loop.
The Casting Problem (Episode 4) 1.0
Air date: 2023-07-13
Runtime: 34 min
Overview: 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.
The Tyler Problem (Episode 5) 1.0
Air date: 2023-07-13
Runtime: 35 min
Overview: Faced with a surprise resignation and mounting script notes, Meko faces an important meeting with studio executives.
That's a YOU Problem (Episode 6) 1.0
Air date: 2023-07-12
Runtime: 38 min
Overview: After a lackluster table read raises doubts with studio executives, the development team attempts a heart-to-heart with their director.
The Audio Problem (Episode 7) 1.0
Air date: 2023-07-13
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: As shooting begins, animosity grows between the film crew and the Project Greenlight team. Despite the setbacks, Meko tries to stay on schedule.
PGL vs. Gray Matter Problem (Episode 8) 1.0
Air date: 2023-07-13
Runtime: 33 min
Overview: 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.
The Post Problem (Episode 9) 1.0
Air date: 2023-07-13
Runtime: 37 min
Overview: 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.
Current Meko's Problem (Episode 10) 1.0
Air date: 2023-07-13
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: After a disappointing screening, Meko’s mentors offer some sage advice. Later, Meko attends the Gray Matter premiere -- and looks back at her journey.
