Get ready for a groundbreaking experience as Max Original docuseries PROJECT GREENLIGHT and its accompanying feature film GRAY MATTER make their highly anticipated debut on Max. The ten-episode docuseries will premiere on Thursday, July 13, offering viewers an inside look at the journey of talented female filmmaker Meko Winbush as she directs her first feature film, GRAY MATTER. Executive-produced by the esteemed Issa Rae and featuring an incredible lineup of industry mentors, PROJECT GREENLIGHT promises an immersive exploration of the filmmaking process from start to finish.
PROJECT GREENLIGHT, a reinvention of the critically acclaimed original Miramax Television and HBO series, shines the spotlight on the next generation of aspiring female directors. Executive Producer Issa Rae joins forces with industry powerhouses Kumail Nanjiani and Gina Prince-Bythewood, who serve as mentors throughout the season. Together, they guide Meko Winbush as she embarks on her directorial journey, weaving her vision for GRAY MATTER, a compelling science fiction thriller.
GRAY MATTER follows the captivating story of Ayla and her daughter Aurora, who possess extraordinary superhuman abilities. As Ayla strives to teach Aurora how to harness these powers, a tragic event takes place, thrusting Aurora into a position of control over her destiny and forcing her to confront her haunting past. The film is directed by Meko Winbush and features an exceptional cast, including Jessica Frances Dukes, Mia Isaac, and Garret Dillahunt.
PROJECT GREENLIGHT showcases an exceptional lineup of on-camera talent, including the acclaimed Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani, and Gina Prince-Bythewood. The series also features Montrel McKay, Sara Rastogi, Jax Clark, Meko Winbush, Jeanette Volturno, Yolanda T. Cochran, and Celia Khong, each contributing their unique perspectives and expertise to the production.
Under the collaborative efforts of HOORAE, Alfred Street Industries, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Miramax Television, PROJECT GREENLIGHT is brought to life. Executive producers Issa Rae and Montrel McKay from HOORAE and Jonathan Berry and Dave Becky from 3 Arts Entertainment deliver an unfiltered and comprehensive glimpse into the filmmaking process. The series is further supported by Jane Lipsitz, Dan Cutforth, Dan Volpe, Nan Strait, Zoe Jackson, Asabi Lee, and Alexandra Lipsitz from Alfred Street Industries and Bill Block and Marc Helwig from Miramax Television. Additionally, esteemed talents Kumail Nanjiani and Gina Prince-Bythewood serve as executive producers, with Sara Rastogi as co-executive producer and Jax Clark as producer.
Don’t miss the exhilarating journey of PROJECT GREENLIGHT and the awe-inspiring world of GRAY MATTER. Experience the power of storytelling and witness the next generation of talented filmmakers in action only on Max starting July 13th.
