← Project Greenlight

Season 1

10 episodes · 2023

Season one pulls back the curtain on the filmmaking process from start to finish, offering a unique, 360-look into director Meko Winbush's experience as she directs her first feature film, Gray Matter.

  1. 1The Best Kind of Problem

    13 Jul 2023 · 47 min

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

  2. 2Future Meko's Problem

    13 Jul 2023 · 36 min

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    As prep starts on Gray Matter, Meko turns to the mentors for advice. Later, Meko grapples with the pressures of pre-production.

  3. 3The Script Problem

    13 Jul 2023 · 31 min

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    After weeks of stalling, Meko must make progress on the script, while a last-minute staffing change throws production for a loop.

  4. 4The Casting Problem

    13 Jul 2023 · 34 min

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    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.

  5. 5The Tyler Problem

    13 Jul 2023 · 35 min

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

  6. 6That's a YOU Problem

    12 Jul 2023 · 38 min

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    After a lackluster table read raises doubts with studio executives, the development team attempts a heart-to-heart with their director.

  7. 7The Audio Problem

    13 Jul 2023 · 29 min

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    As shooting begins, animosity grows between the film crew and the Project Greenlight team. Despite the setbacks, Meko tries to stay on schedule.

  8. 8PGL vs. Gray Matter Problem

    13 Jul 2023 · 33 min

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    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.

  9. 9The Post Problem

    13 Jul 2023 · 37 min

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    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.

  10. 10Current Meko's Problem

    13 Jul 2023 · 43 min

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    After a disappointing screening, Meko’s mentors offer some sage advice. Later, Meko attends the Gray Matter premiere -- and looks back at her journey.