Welcome to Hollywood

Welcome to Hollywood is a comedy that follows a director who decides to document a young actor's journey toward success in the film industry. The plot centers on Adam Rifkin, who offers to help newcomer Nick Decker reach the top of the profession on the condition that he can film the entire process, from initial auditions to a potential Academy Award.

The film was directed by Tony Markes and Adam Rifkin. For Markes, this project followed his 1992 film Last Dance. For Rifkin, it came after Detroit Rock City and before Without Charlie. The screenplay was co-written by Rifkin, Markes, and Shawn Ryan. The production features Rifkin playing himself and Markes in the role of Nick Decker. The cast also includes Jane Jenkins, Scott Wolf, Peter Facinelli, and Jou Jou Papailler, with a total of 54 credited performers.

Since its release in October 2000, the movie has received a lukewarm response from audiences. It holds a rating of 4.9/10 on IMDb based on 2,300 votes and a 4.2/10 on TMDB from 15 votes.