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Welcome to Hollywood is a 1998 mockumentary film directed and starred by Adam Rifkin and produced by Scott Rudin. The film features a mix of real-life Hollywood actors and actresses -- including Harvey Weinstein, Quentin Tarantino, and Peter Facinelli -- playing exaggerated versions of themselves. The film was released by Miramax Films and received mixed reviews from critics.

The film follows a struggling filmmaker named Adam Rifkin, who has come to Hollywood with aspirations of making it big in the film industry. Along the way, he meets a casting director named Jane Jenkins, played by herself, who is looking for the next big thing in Hollywood. Adam sees this as an opportunity to make his dreams come true and convinces Jane to give him a chance.

Together, Adam and Jane embark on a journey through the city of Hollywood, meeting up with various A-list actors and actresses who they hope will star in Adam's new film. Along the way, they encounter a wide range of quirky characters, such as an inept producer who can't remember anyone's name, a paranoid agent who thinks everyone is out to get him, and a sleazy talent scout who promises fame and fortune in exchange for sexual favors.

Despite their best efforts, Adam and Jane struggle to find a big-name actor to star in their film. However, they do manage to get Quentin Tarantino on board to play a small role in the film, which they hope will attract other big-name actors to join the project.

One of the most memorable scenes in Welcome to Hollywood is the audition montage, which features a lineup of terrible actors and actresses who would do anything to get a part in Adam's film. From over-the-top emoting to awkward bloopers, these auditions are both hilarious and cringe-worthy.

Another standout moment in the film is a sequence where Adam and Jane attend an exclusive Hollywood party, where they mingle with the stars and try to pitch their film to anyone who will listen. However, the party quickly devolves into chaos as drugs and alcohol flow freely, and Adam and Jane struggle to keep up with the wild Hollywood lifestyle.

In the end, Adam and Jane's dream of making a Hollywood blockbuster comes crashing down, and they are forced to confront the harsh reality of the film industry. However, they remain optimistic and determined, vowing to continue pursuing their dream no matter what.

Overall, Welcome to Hollywood is a fun and entertaining satire of the Hollywood film industry. While it may not be a masterpiece of cinema, it is a lighthearted and enjoyable movie that is sure to appeal to anyone who has ever dreamed of making it big in Tinseltown.