Project Greenlight (2001)
- Genre
- reality television
- Country
- United States
- Length
- 4 seasons, 42 episodes
- Rated
- TV-MA
- Rating
- 5.9 of 10 from 14 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
This reality series follows first-time filmmakers competing for the chance to direct a feature film. It shows the challenges and pressures they face throughout the production process.
behind-the-scenescompetitiveobservationalrealisticunderdogambitiouscandid
What happens
Project Greenlight is an American documentary television series focusing on first-time filmmakers being given the chance to direct a feature film. It was created by Alex Keledjian, developed by Eli Holzman and produced by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Sean Bailey, and Chris Moore through their production company LivePlanet, along with Miramax Films. Project Greenlight first aired on HBO for two seasons (aired 2001–03) before moving to Bravo for season 3 in 2005. The series returned in 2015 for a fourth season airing on HBO. On July 26, 2016, the series was canceled. In May 2021, HBO Max (later Max) picked up the series with an 8-episode order produced by Issa Rae through her production company Hoorae Media. The revival titled Project Greenlight: A New Generation premiered on July 13, 2023. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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