IMovie project can't edit anymore

Hi,
I bought my new Macbook Air this month, and started to use the iMovie last week,
when I am editing my project, suddenly the preview turn black/grey,
and when I quit iMovie and reopen it, I can't edit it anymore!!
The button edit project is no longer in white text.
My storage still have about 80GB free, so I think it is not about the storage problem(?)
I have searched a lot, but still can't come up with a solution.
Please help, I have to hand in my movie before this semester ends.
Thanks a lot!

yes, thank you again!
"Edit project" button on the left corner is in "grey" colour...

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