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May 10, 2021 | Los Angeles, CA
Issa Rae to Lead Miramax’s ‘Project Greenlight’ Revival for HBO Max
The revival of the critically acclaimed docuseries “Project Greenlight,” will spotlight talented female filmmakers who are given the chance to direct a feature film
Variety.com
Issa Rae to Lead ‘Project Greenlight’ Revival for HBO Max
By Jordan Moreau
Issa Rae, HBO Max and Miramax are reviving the critically acclaimed docuseries “Project Greenlight,” which originally spotlighted first-time filmmakers on HBO.
The new “Project Greenlight” will focus on talented female filmmakers who are given the chance to direct a feature film. Rae will appear in every episode as an executive producer, providing guidance and mentorship to the aspiring filmmakers. The finished film will then premiere on HBO Max.
“At HBO Max, we are committed to providing a platform for diverse, up-and-coming talent. Issa is uniquely skilled in this space, and we are thrilled to be partnering with her and Miramax as a promising group of filmmakers is inspired and challenged with their biggest opportunity yet,” said Jennifer O’Connell, executive vice president of non-fiction and live-action family at HBO Max.
MORE: https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/issa-rae-project-greenlight-hbo-max-1234975613/
Issa Rae to Lead ‘Project Greenlight’ Revival for HBO Max
By Jordan Moreau
Issa Rae, HBO Max and Miramax are reviving the critically acclaimed docuseries “Project Greenlight,” which originally spotlighted first-time filmmakers on HBO.
The new “Project Greenlight” will focus on talented female filmmakers who are given the chance to direct a feature film. Rae will appear in every episode as an executive producer, providing guidance and mentorship to the aspiring filmmakers. The finished film will then premiere on HBO Max.
“At HBO Max, we are committed to providing a platform for diverse, up-and-coming talent. Issa is uniquely skilled in this space, and we are thrilled to be partnering with her and Miramax as a promising group of filmmakers is inspired and challenged with their biggest opportunity yet,” said Jennifer O’Connell, executive vice president of non-fiction and live-action family at HBO Max.
MORE: https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/issa-rae-project-greenlight-hbo-max-1234975613/
