For Your Consideration (2006)

In the balmy summer months, a relatively unknown movie, "Home for Purim," is being brought to life in the humble surroundings of Sunfish Studios. Penned by playwrights Lane Iverson and Philip Koontz, it stars seasoned yet uncelebrated actors Marilyn Hack and Victor Allan Miller, alongside rising talents Callie Webb and Brian Chubb. The contrasting duo, in reality, nurturing a blossoming romance in stark contrast to their sibling roles on screen. The filming is awash with the typical highs and lows; the playwrights locking horns with the director, Jay Berman, and intrusive studio executives keen on adding their unsolicited input. Despite the turbulence, the film is expected to be outshone by big budget blockbusters upon its release. But the winds of fate shift unexpectedly. Film journalists who have infiltrated the set begin to whisper of Oscar potential. The rumors ignite a spark, singling out certain cast members for possible recognition. The actors, while outwardly thrilled, struggle to hide their intense longing for the golden statuette. As the awards season descends, "Home for Purim" is released to an onslaught of praise, living up to the pre-release hype. The actors, now in the limelight, embark on an exhausting talk show circuit, exhibiting faux personas to charm the audience and increase their chances for that all-important Oscar nomination. Fast-forward a few months to the nerve-racking days leading up to the Oscar nominations. The mere glimmer of a nomination has transformed the lives of the actors. The frenzied backstage world is now swarming with agents, publicists, make-up artists, and local celebrity reporters, all caught up in the whirlwind of Hollywood. As the morning of the Oscar nominations announcement dawns, the lives of the cast members hang in the balance, their futures inextricably linked to the outcome of the day. 'For Your Consideration' is a satirical snapshot of Hollywood, a roller-coaster ride through the ups and downs of a life in the limelight, and a reminder that fame and recognition come at a price. Hooray for Hollywood, indeed!

For Your Consideration is a comedy movie featuring Catherine O'Hara.

For Your Consideration is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV.

It is also possible to buy For Your Consideration on Amazon Video, Apple TV, DIRECTV, Google Play Movies, Vudu and YouTube or rent it on Spectrum On Demand.