About The Beta Test

The Beta Test is a 2021 movie that revolves around the life of a talent agent in Hollywood who gets embroiled in a sinister world after he gets an anonymous letter for an anonymous sexual encounter. The story is a thrilling and complex dive into the world of Hollywood, digital identity, and how far one can get lost in the virtual world. As the main character delves deeper into the mystery of the anonymous letter, he encounters a series of unpredictable twists and turns that upend his professional and personal life.

Making / Production

The Beta Test was written, directed, and produced by Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe. The movie was primarily shot in Hollywood and its surroundings, the hub of movie-making, which helped the filmmakers authentically portray the setting and the atmosphere associated with the American film industry.

Actors

• Jim Cummings as Jordan Hines - Cummings excellently portrays the complex character of Jordan Hines, a talent agent who’s struggling to keep everything together.
• PJ McCabe as PJ - McCabe plays the subtle and supportive friend of Jordan, who ends up getting wrapped into the thrilling plot line.
• Virginia Newcomb as Caroline - Newcomb excels as Jordan's fiancée who gets caught in the crossfire of his chaotic choices.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Beta Test was officially selected for the Berlin International Film Festival 2021.
• Despite its serious tones, the movie is also muddled with instances of dark comedy.

Quotes

• "You ever see a lion limping because he stepped on a thorn? No, because they're too busy chasing gazelles." - Jordan Hines
• "Sometimes everything is just...too real." - PJ

Music, Soundtrack

The movie's soundtrack was compiled by Kit Benz. Notable songs include "Marcello" by Kit Benz and "Hold On" by Eamon Fogarty.