Project Greenlight

TV-MA

2023

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The Best Kind of Problem

Season 1, Episode 1

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

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Project Greenlight

About the Series

Project Greenlight

In this revival of the groundbreaking series, Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani and Gina Prince-Bythewood search for Hollywood’s next great director.

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SEASON EPISODES FROM EXISTING SERIES ENDPOINT

Episodes

Season 1

The Best Kind of Problem

1. 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.

Future Meko's Problem

2. 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.

The Script Problem

3. 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.

The Casting Problem

4. 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.

The Tyler Problem

5. The Tyler Problem

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

That's a YOU Problem

6. 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.

The Audio Problem

7. 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.

PGL vs. Gray Matter Problem

8. 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.

The Post Problem

9. 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.

Current Meko's Problem

10. 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.

SEASON EPISODES FROM NEW GETSEASON ENDPOINT

Episodes

Season 1

The Best Kind of Problem

1. 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.

Future Meko's Problem

2. 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.

The Script Problem

3. 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.

The Casting Problem

4. 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.

The Tyler Problem

5. The Tyler Problem

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

That's a YOU Problem

6. 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.

The Audio Problem

7. 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.

PGL vs. Gray Matter Problem

8. 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.

The Post Problem

9. 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.

Current Meko's Problem

10. 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.

Season 1, Episode 1 - The Best Kind of Problem

Starring: 

Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Meko Winbush

Producers: 

Issa Rae, Montrel McKay, Jane Lipsitz, Dan Cutforth, Dan Volpe, Nan Strait, Zoe Jackson, Asabi Lee, Alexandra Lipsitz, Dave Becky, Jonathan Berry, Kumail Nanjiani, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Bill Block, Marc Helwig, Scott Pearlman, Sara Rastogi, Dunia Rodriguez, Jax Clark, Alex Keledjian

Release Year: 

2023

Rating Information: 

TV-MA

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