The Hollywood Discovery Awards is an annual competition dedicated to the discovery and promotion of international and American independent art films and artists working in film and television. The awards recognize emerging talent in various categories, including narrative features, shorts, documentaries, animation, and screenplays. Historically, the Hollywood Discovery Awards has also been presented in conjunction with the Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Awards as a nationwide acting competition to discover new talent. The competition aims to connect Hollywood studios with independent filmmakers and honor the art of filmmaking.