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Season 1 – Project Greenlight: A New Generation

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The next generation of talented female filmmakers who are given the chance to direct a feature film.
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Judy Berman TIME Magazine 07/20/2023
If you have the patience for a lower-key chronicle of the gestation of a film and the education of a filmmaker in the age of straight-to-streaming genre fare... Project Greenlight: A New Generation makes for a fascinating watch on its own merits. Go to Full Review Kathryn VanArendonk New York Magazine/Vulture 07/17/2023
Some things have changed about Project Greenlight, but the fundamentals are exactly the same: An attempt to show off young Hollywood talent becomes an unwitting document of deep and pervasive fractures across the industry. Go to Full Review Richard Lawson Vanity Fair 07/13/2023
This makes for fascinating, frustrating television: a beautiful ideal clashing terribly with cold reality. Go to Full Review KT Mahe For Your Reference Podcast 08/22/2023
4.5/5
As a film lover I loved the opportunity to learn just how much is involved in being a director. Sheds light on the importance of owning and telling different stories but also keeps it frustratingly entertaining for the audience. Go to Full Review Oti For Your Reference Podcast 08/22/2023
4.5/5
Project Greenlight offers a refreshing dive into the world of cinema. The behind-the-scenes look, combined with a diverse lens is captivatingly fresh. Go to Full Review Diondra K. Brown Common Sense Media 07/19/2023
3/5
This reboot brings diverse voices to the forefront of the film industry. Project Greenlight: A New Generation is an enjoyable watch for those who appreciate the art of filmmaking and like behind-the-scenes access to the craft. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Megan S 07/16/2023 The extent they go to, to make things diverse and neglect whoever is just best for the job is outrageous. The scene where the director considers hiring a white guy and they talked to her after to make sure she hires someone of color and "pay it forward"... See more Read all reviews
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Amber Martinez

Actor

Issa Rae

Host

Venus Leone

Actor

Kumail Nanjiani

Host

Gina Prince-Bythewood

Host

Issa Rae

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 13, 2023 The Best Kind of Problem Issa, Kumail, and Gina select ten talented female filmmakers for a shot at directing their first feature. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 13, 2023 Future Meko's Problem With just seven weeks until the start of filming, Meko turns to the mentors for advice before diving into the script, while simultaneously working on hiring an all-star crew; Meko finds herself torn between two talented production designers. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 13, 2023 The Script Problem While Meko continues to stall on the script, a last-minute staffing change throws a wrench in production; after a successful location scouting session, the development team works with Meko on the writing process. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 13, 2023 The Casting Problem In an effort to speed up the writing process, Issa's team brings in a group of script consultants to pitch potential fixes; then, after clashing over casting, Meko finds herself fighting for her choice for the film's lead. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 13, 2023 The Tyler Problem After finally settling on a lead, Meko breathes a sigh of relief -- until a surprise resignation threatens to derail shooting; Meko faces an important meeting with studio executives. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 13, 2023 That's a You Problem After a lackluster table read raises doubts with studio executives, the development team attempts a heart-toheart with their director. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 13, 2023 The Audio Problem As shooting on "Gray Matter" begins, setbacks lead to rising animosity between the film crew and the Project Greenlight team; a serious discussion leads to a potential breakthrough. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 13, 2023 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. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 13, 2023 The Post Problem As post-production begins, Meko has just ten weeks to edit her film, but a health scare threatens to prevent her from doing that. Details Episode 10 Aired Jul 13, 2023 Current Meko's Problem After a disappointing screening, Meko's mentors offer some sage advice; Meko attends the Gray Matter premiere. Details

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Project Greenlight: A New Generation — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Alex Keledjian
Executive Producer
Issa Rae, Montrel McKay, Jonathan Berry, Dave Becky, Jane Lipsitz, Dan Cutforth, Marc Helwig, Asabi Lee, Alexandra Lipsitz, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Kumail Nanjiani, Sara Rastogi, Dunia Rodríguez
Network
HBO Max
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 13, 2023