screen-test

¹ American  

[skreen-test] / ˈskrinˌtɛst /

verb (used with object)

1. to give a screen test to.

   The studio screen-tested 400 children before casting the part.

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verb (used without object)

1. to undergo a screen test.

   Dozens of actors have screen-tested for the role.

screen test ² American  

noun

1. a filmed audition to determine the suitability of an individual for appearing or acting in a motion picture.

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screen test British  

noun

1. a filmed audition of a prospective actor or actress to test suitability

2. the test film so made

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Etymology

Origin of screen-test¹

First recorded in 1965–70; v. use of noun phrase screen test

Origin of screen test¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

There are jump cuts too, and interludes of his actors in close-up that could be color screen tests or just a nod to Hujar’s aptitude for portraits.

From Los Angeles Times

The casting process for “Superman” was famously so tenuous that producer Ilya Salkind arranged for his wife’s dentist to get a screen test just because of his striking resemblance to the Man of Steel.

From Salon

And I got a call from my manager saying, “They want you to screen test with Sarah Paulson for this thing.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Instead of doing a screen test and auditions, it was like, 'we've seen your videos, here's your mic, here's your earpiece, off you pop'," he says.

From BBC

I loved it and I gravitated towards it, was so happy to be cast in it, went out to LA to screen test for it a few times and ended up making the movie.

From Salon