Being steven spielberg is a short comedy about breaking into the entertainment industry. Michael is an Italian-American screenwriter who just can't get a break. Benny, Michael's Jewish-American best friend, helps him figure out that he needs to emulate the most successful people in his industry - who all seem to be Jewish. Benny gives Michael a make-over and helps him try to pass himself off as a Jewish writer from New York. The moment of truth arrives when Benny sets up a meeting with Steven Spielberg's top development execs at the old Russian Steambath on Fairfax. Michael suddenly becomes reluctant - and tells Benny that he can't go to the steambath meeting because he is uncircumcised. Benny scrambles to 'get him kosher' for the meeting.