Storyline

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

First Aired

2023-07-13
Last Aired

2023-07-13
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

10
Status

Returning Series
Language

English
Network

Max

Keywords:

filmmaking

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Season 1

1. The Best Kind of Problem

After screening thousands of submissions, Issa, Kumail, and Gina select ten talented female filmmakers...More

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

47mins 2023-07-13

2. Future Meko's Problem

As prep starts on Gray Matter, Meko turns to the mentors for advice. Later, Meko grapples with the pre...More

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

36mins 2023-07-13

3. The Script Problem

After weeks of stalling, Meko must make progress on the script, while a last-minute staffing change th...More

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

31mins 2023-07-13

4. The Casting Problem

Issa’s team holds a roundtable to address creative differences on the script. Later, pushback over cas...More

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.Less

34mins 2023-07-13

5. The Tyler Problem

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

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

35mins 2023-07-13

6. That's a YOU Problem

After a lackluster table read raises doubts with studio executives, the development team attempts a he...More

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

38mins 2023-07-12

7. The Audio Problem

As shooting begins, animosity grows between the film crew and the Project Greenlight team. Despite the...More

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

29mins 2023-07-13

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...More

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.Less

33mins 2023-07-13

9. The Post Problem

As post-production begins, Meko has just 10 weeks to edit her film -- but a health scare threatens to ...More

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.Less

37mins 2023-07-13

10. Current Meko's Problem

After a disappointing screening, Meko’s mentors offer some sage advice. Later, Meko attends the Gray M...More

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