The Hollywood Independent Filmmaker Awards & Festival is an IMDb Qualifying independent film competition and live screening event established in 2015. Its mission is to showcase truly independent films, aiming to provide recognition and opportunities that might otherwise be overlooked by larger festivals. The festival has historically held live screenings at venues such as Paramount Studios and, more recently, at locations like the Fine Arts Theater and the Wilshire Screening Room in Beverly Hills, California, which include red carpet events and Q&A sessions for winning filmmakers. It features various award categories for both feature and short films across genres including drama, comedy, horror, and LGBTQ+. The judging panel comprises experienced professionals from the entertainment industry, including former studio executives and award-winning independent filmmakers.