The HollyShorts Film Festival is an annual Academy Awards-qualifying independent short film festival held in Hollywood, California. Established in 2005, it serves as a platform for independent filmmakers worldwide, showcasing a diverse selection of short films across various genres. The festival is recognized by MovieMaker magazine as one of the "Top 50 Film Festivals Worth The Entry Fee" and has grown from its initial screenings at The Space Theatre to events at prestigious locations like the TCL Chinese Theatres. HollyShorts also includes a screenplay competition, offering production deals and distribution opportunities for winning scripts.