Name: The Pivot
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 25 min

Jason receives notes on his director's cut of the film; Ben suggests screening the film for a test audience; Jason works with the editor to get the final cut completed before the red carpet premiere in Los Angeles.

Project Greenlight

Hug and Release

The production team grows increasingly frustrated that Jason has not chosen a location for the car-crash scene; Jason meets with the stunt coordinator to map out the crash logistics; Jason receives words of encouragement from a surprise visitor.

Accident Waiting to Happen

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.

The Pivot

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.

Picture's Up

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.

Duly Noted

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.

Gun to Your Head

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.

Going Rogue

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.

Do You Want to Direct This Movie?

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S4 E6 | The Pivot

E8 | Hug and Release

E7 | Accident Waiting to Happen

E6 | The Pivot

E5 | Picture's Up

E4 | Duly Noted

E3 | Gun to Your Head

E2 | Going Rogue

E1 | Do You Want to Direct This Movie?