Benny Boom (All Eyez on Me Director) is set to direct Greenlight, a music drama penned by Terence Paul Winter (The Rookie), for Manny Halley Productions and Quality Films.

Greenlight 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 a decade earlier 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, Nico is 20 and 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.

“Greenlight is a bold, emotionally charged story about ambition and the cost of chasing a dream,” said Halley. “Benny Boom is an incredible visionary, shaping stories that feel immediate, layered, and unforgettable. Bringing this project to life alongside Coach and P has been extremely rewarding, and I’m eager for audiences to see it.”

Benny Boom has directed over 200 high-profile music videos for artists such as Nas, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Nicki Minaj, Birdman, B.o.B., Sean Combs, Mya, Keyshia Cole, Rick Ross, Akon, GloRilla, Lil Kim, Lil Wayne, Mobb Deep, 50 Cent and so many more.

He is an accomplished and award-winning feature film and television director whose bold visual style and storytelling have made him one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation. His feature debut Next Day Air showcased his sharp comedic sensibility, while the acclaimed biopic All Eyez on Me cemented his reputation for bringing complex, real-life stories to the screen with cinematic scale and emotional depth. Boom is the recipient of numerous industry honors, including an MTV Video Music Award, three BET Awards for Director of the Year, and three BET Hip Hop Awards for Director of the Year—recognizing his lasting impact on visual culture and contemporary storytelling. On television, Boom has directed episodes of The Equalizer, CSI: Vegas, Empire, Chicago P.D., Black Lightning, NCIS: Los Angeles, All American, and City on a Hill, demonstrating a versatile command of both character-driven drama and high-stakes action. He is represented by Paradigm, Artists First, and Del Shaw

Imani Media Group most recently produced and released Aftershock: The Nicole P Bell Story, which opened in theaters nationwide in November 2025, timed to the anniversary of Sean Bell’s murder, and is now available on digital platforms for rental and purchase, including Amazon, Google Play, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV. The company also recently announced Loving Venus and High Rollers.