Movies and TvShows featuring "screen-test" theme.

Guido is a film director, trying to relax after his last big hit. He can't get a moment's peace, however, with the people who have worked with him in the past constantly looking for more work. He wrestles with his conscience, but is unable to come up with a new idea. While thinking, he starts to recall major happenings in his life, and all the women he has loved and left. An autobiographical film of Fellini, about the trials and tribulations of film making.

Michael Dorsey, an unsuccessful actor, disguises himself as a woman named Dorothy Michaels to land a role on a trashy hospital soap opera. As Dorothy, Michael begins to learn about the challenges women face and becomes a beloved character on the show. Along the way, he navigates complicated relationships with his best friend Jeff, his love interest Julie, and his friend Sandy. Eventually, Michael's deceit is exposed on live television, leading to personal and professional consequences.

After being mistaken for an actor, a New York thief is sent to Hollywood to train under a private eye for a potential movie role but the duo are thrown together with a struggling actress into a murder mystery.

Even big stars need to stand in front of the director and audition for their roles, and some of the best screen tests are from the early years of legends. See some of Hollywood's top names and greatest talents in their very first appearances on celluloid. From Dustin Hoffman's 1966 stock and personality tests to Raquel Welch and James Coburn cavorting for Our Man Flint, from The Three Stooges to Rock Hudson, see stars trying to get on film.

Get to know the cast of Nanalan' in an exclusive screen test!

Contempt (1963) is a drama and romance film set in Italy. The plot revolves around a married writer who becomes involved in a film production, which leads to the breakdown of his relationship with his wife. The story explores themes of jealousy, love triangle, divorce, and selfishness. It is based on a novel, and the film showcases a trilingual experience. The movie takes place in various locations including Capri and Rome, featuring a villa, apartment, swimming pool, and a taxi. The film-within-a-film concept is employed, highlighting the complexities of the movie business. The protagonist is a playwright and screenwriter, and the plot delves into the struggles and disillusionment of the characters. The film incorporates elements of postmodernism and meta-narrative, and explores the themes of selling out and the death of a wife. The main character, portrayed as a widower, encounters a Hollywood producer and goes through a marital quarrel. Throughout the story, there are scenes involving a gun, typewriter, petrol pump, and a boat. The film explores the dynamics of relationships through conversations about film, and includes moments of kissing and discussing a cheque. It also showcases the challenges faced by a film producer. Contempt (1963) is a melodrama that delves into the complexities of love and loss within the context of the movie industry.

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy is a documentary film that delves into the creation and impact of the original Star Wars Trilogy. It explores the behind-the-scenes making of the films, including auditions, special effects, and the merchandising empire that followed. Through interviews, anecdotes, and rare footage, viewers gain insight into the making of this iconic space opera.

Reeve's rise to becoming a film star is abruptly halted by a near-fatal horse-riding accident in 1995, which leaves him paralyzed from the neck down. Undeterred by his condition, he channels his energy into becoming an activist for spinal cord injury treatments and disability rights, becoming an inspiration to many.

Inside Daisy Clover follows the story of a young tomboy, Daisy Clover, who becomes a Hollywood actress in the 1930s. She rises to stardom quickly but soon discovers the dark side of fame and the price she has to pay. Daisy navigates the manipulative men, secret relationships, and the mental toll of sudden fame as she tries to find her place in the movie industry. The film explores themes of coming-of-age, the dark side of Hollywood, and the challenges faced by women in the entertainment industry.

An embellished dramatization of the career and personal life of actor Rudolph Valentino, widely regarded as the screen's first male sex symbol.

In this version of Oscar Wilde's tale, Dorian Gray is an actress who, desperate to become a worldwide star, makes a deal that switches her soul to her image on film, then proceeds to sleep and connive her way to the top, knowing that her screen test, and not she, will show the ravishes of time and of her immoral transgressions.

Anchors Aweigh follows two sailors, Joe and Clarence, who are on shore leave in Los Angeles. They encounter a young boy who has run away from home and is searching for his lost dog. The sailors take it upon themselves to help the boy while also pursuing their own romantic interests. Along the way, they encounter various adventures and misadventures, including a meeting with a famous actress and a dance with a cartoon mouse.

Henry Fonda hosts this retrospective on the career and films of iconic filmmaker David O. Selznick, who epitomized the era of the auteur producer in the 30s and 40s.

Alice wins a free trip to Hollywood and dreams about her arrival.

Set in London during the 1920s, Ballet Shoes follows the lives of three orphaned sisters - Pauline, Petrova, and Posy Fossil. Adopted by an eccentric explorer, the girls have diverse interests and talents. However, they all share a common dream of becoming ballet dancers. The story follows their journey as they train at a prestigious dance academy, overcome various obstacles, and work towards achieving their goals.

In 1928, as the talkies threw the film industry and film language into turmoil, Chaplin decided that his Tramp character would not be heard. City Lights would not be a talking picture, but it would have a soundtrack. Chaplin personally composed a musical score and sound effects for the picture. With Peter Lord, the famous co-creator of Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit, we see how Chaplin became the king of slapstick comedy and the superstar of the movies.

Next Stop, Greenwich Village is a comedy-drama film set in the 1950s. It follows a young aspiring actor who moves to Greenwich Village, New York City, and explores the bohemian lifestyle, relationships, and struggles in the entertainment industry.

In 'It's a Great Feeling,' chaos ensues in Hollywood as an aspiring actress from a small town gets caught up in showbiz shenanigans. With a nervous breakdown, a ruse gone wrong, and a train trip to Los Angeles, the movie takes viewers on a wild ride through the world of film and television production. As the aspiring actress tries to make it big, she encounters various obstacles, including womanizers, deceptive movie producers, and the allure of fame and ambition. Will she be able to navigate the showbiz landscape and achieve her dreams?

Based on a true story, 'I Shot Andy Warhol' follows the life of Valerie Solanas, a radical feminist who becomes obsessed with renowned artist Andy Warhol. Fueled by her hatred towards men and her downward spiral into paranoia and frustration, Solanas eventually shoots Warhol in 1968. The film explores themes of feminism, misandry, and the battle of the sexes.

A publicity agent tries to turn a figure skater into a movie star, but things get complicated when a singing trio enters the picture and romance blooms.