Greenlight: The Hard Choices of a Rising Star

Production Details

Title: Greenlight

Format: Feature Film

Production Begins: April 20

Filming Location: Los Angeles

Producer: Manny Halley, Kevin “Coach K” Lee, Pierre “P” Thomas, Manny Halley Jr., Rodney Turner

Writer: Terence Paul Winter

Director: Benny Boom

Production Manager: Franklyn Gottbetter

First Assistant Director: Scott Harris

Synopsis: The music drama follows gifted young rapper Nico Jones as he navigates ambition, identity, and the dangerous pull of his surroundings. Told across two timelines, the story begins in South Central Los Angeles, where Nico’s early creative promise is shaped by family loss, a fractured home life, and the looming influence of local street figures. Even as a child, Nico’s poetic voice sets him apart, though his environment constantly threatens to define him. Cut to the present day, and Nico is 20, still trapped in the projects, and chasing a breakthrough as a rapper. A single night changes his trajectory, blurring the line between artist and persona as others begin to shape his image for their own gain. When his music unexpectedly ignites attention, Nico is forced to confront who he’s becoming, and whether success is worth the cost.

Production Companies:

Manny Halley Productions – Imani Media Group

9903 S. Santa Monica Blvd. #451

Beverly Hills

90212

manny@faithmediadistribution.com
info@imanientgroup.com

Greenlight The Movie LLC

9903 S. Santa Monica Blvd. #451

Beverly Hills

90212

manny@faithmediadistribution.com
info@imanientgroup.com

Quality Control – Quality Films

info@qcthelabel.com

Phone: 310-920-2172

About Greenlight

This music drama centers on Nico Jones, a talented young rapper grappling with ambition and identity in South Central Los Angeles. The narrative unfolds in two timelines, highlighting Nico’s early creative spark amidst family loss and the influence of street culture. As he matures to age 20, Nico finds himself still entrenched in his environment, striving for a breakthrough in his music career. A pivotal night shifts his path dramatically, leading him to navigate the complexities of fame and the pressures from those seeking to define his public image.