Project Greenlight (HBO)

About Project Greenlight (HBO)

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. The show's fourth season aired on HBO in 2015.

Making / Production

The greenlighting process documented in the series involves a contest comprising script selection, casting, production, editing, and marketing. Executive producers Affleck and Damon use their industry clout to attract actors and crew to help the novice filmmakers. The inexperienced directors are provided with a large production team, allowing them to learn throughout the process.

Actors

• Ben Affleck - One of the creators and executive producers, Affleck offers mentorship and advice to the aspiring filmmakers. His experience and industry knowledge are valuable resources.

• Matt Damon - Alongside Affleck, Damon is a creator and executive producer. The two portray versions of themselves, guiding the filmmakers and making key decisions.

• Pete Jones - The winner of the first season of Project Greenlight, Jones went on to become a mentor in subsequent seasons, sharing lessons from his own early-career experiences.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Project Greenlight originated from a screenplay contest run by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Chris Moore.

• The series was rebooted in 2015, nine years after the third season aired on Bravo.

• The show aired for four seasons, two on HBO, one on Bravo and one on HBO again.

Quotes

• "Reality normally doesn't make for a great film. In this case, reality makes for a fantastic film." - Ben Affleck

• "I would make any movie if the right people were involved." - Matt Damon

Music, Soundtrack

As a reality-style documentary series, Project Greenlight does not have a traditional music soundtrack.