60 minSeason 4 • Episode 8
LatestWith filming wrapped, Jason gets notes on his director's cut of the film, and, on Ben's suggestion, screens it for a test audience. Though resistant to some of the feedback, Jason looks to make fixes during reshoots - and works round the clock with the editor to get the final cut completed before the film's red-carpet premiere at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles.
Project Greenlight is a 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 before moving to Bravo for season three.
Production
Raw behind-the-scenes access that Hollywood rarely allows.
Direction
Meta-narrative of documenting documentary filmmaking under pressure.
Creator
Alex Keledjian
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The winning film from season one, Stolen Summer, earned only $134,000 at the box office against its $1 million budget.
Project Greenlight pioneered the 'tortured artist reality' format later copied by shows like The Chair, but with actual studio money on the line.
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