Executive produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, this series spans the entire filmmaking process, taking a revealing, uncensored look at the challenges facing a first-time director.
EPISODE 1
Do You Want to Direct This Movie?
Thirteen finalists arrive in Los Angeles to meet with the judges; the judges discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each director; the winner is announced.
EPISODE 2
Going Rogue
Effie, Marc and Len try to convince Jason that digital is the only way to keep the project on schedule and within budget; Jason pitches his own script for a dark comedy.
EPISODE 3
Gun to Your Head
Jason thinks none of the chosen Los Angeles mansions match his creative vision; the production team begins casting lead roles; Pete Farrelly and Effie argue about Jason's continued resistance to shooting digitally.
EPISODE 4
Duly Noted
The Farrelly brothers consider their place in the project; Jason takes his concerns about digital directly to Ben; the search for a perfect location continues, causing drama amongst members of the team; the cast assembles for a table read.
EPISODE 5
Picture's Up
Jason is eager to take charge as production begins; Jason's penchant for perfectionism conflicts with the tight shooting schedule Effie is vigilant about maintaining; the crew raises communication concerns; Jason is presented with a solution.
EPISODE 6
The Pivot
Jason and the crew prepare for the film's most expensive scenes yet; the production team begins preparations for the last shoot of the film; Effie tries to find a way to stick with Jason's original vision of a car-crash scene.
Jonathan Gordon
Chris Moore
Jeff Balis
Ben Affleck
Pete Jones
Matt Damon
Diane Goldner
John Gulager
Chris Capel
