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Hollywood.Con
Film poster
Directed byMika Boorem
Written by
  • Benjamin Boorem
  • Mika Boorem
Produced byBenjamin Boorem
Starring
CinematographyRobert Murphy
Edited byAnna Crane
Music byLendell Black
Production
company
Penni Pictures
Distributed byAmazon Prime Video
Release date
  • January 15, 2021 (2021-01-15)
Running time
101 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Hollywood.Con is a 2021 American adventure comedy film, directed, co-written and starring Mika Boorem (in her feature film directorial debut).[1][2] Boorem co-wrote the script with her father Benjamin Boorem, who also co-stars and serves as the main producer of the film.[3] In addition to the Boorems, Devin Ratray, Paige Howard, Brian Krause and Tom Arnold also co-star in supporting roles. The film was released on January 15, 2021, through Amazon Prime Video.[4]

Plot

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Mika Harms, a struggling actress turned social media influencer, accidentally steals the identity of a film producer and is caught up between two rival film production companies who are competing to film next big Hollywood blockbuster based on Mayan culture. Mika then travels to Central America where she is mistaken for a Mexican cartel member. The trek is also a bonding experience with her father Ben, a gemologist who is searching for a magic jade that the film companies are after.

Cast

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Production

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The film's script is loosely based on Mika Boorem's experiences in the film industry, as well her father Benjamin's work as a gemologist.[5] In addition, the film Romancing the Stone and its sequel The Jewel of the Nile were major inspirations for the film.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Interview with director and actress Mika Boorem". Naludamagazine. June 23, 2021.
  2. ^ LePire, Bobby (May 14, 2021). "Hollywood.Con". FilmThreat.
  3. ^ a b Boshart, Dan (July 21, 2021). "Mika Boorem: The Instantly Recognizable Actress Sheds Her Inhibitions to Take the Director's Seat". 519magazine.
  4. ^ "Watch Hollywood.con | Prime Video". Amazon.com.
  5. ^ "Interview: Mika Boorem - Hollywood.Con - Available Now!" – via Youtube.com (So Wizard Podcast).
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