Project Greenlight: A New Generation
This relaunch of Project Greenlight will focus, under the guidance of Issa Rae as Executive Producer, on the next generation of diverse, up-and-coming talented female filmmakers who are given the chance to direct a feature film.
Genre: Documentary, Reality-TV
Cast:Issa Rae , Kumail Nanjiani , Gina Prince-Bythewood , Meko Winbush , Kelsey Toussant , Zoey Martinson , Lin Que Ayoung , LJ Johnson , Nikki Taylor Roberts , Mia Isaac , Amber Martinez , Emma Thatcher , Nikki Mejia , Olivia Purnell , Lekethia Dalcoe , Nina Lee , Jada Alexandria Taylor , Kara Amanda Smith
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.
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.
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.
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.
S1.E5 ∙ The Tyler Problem
Faced with a surprise resignation and mounting script notes, Meko faces an important meeting with studio executives.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
