The Hollywood International Film Festival (HiFF-DC) is a celebration of diverse global cinema, presented by the non-profit Hummingbird Art and Culture Foundation. It aims to uplift filmmakers worldwide by providing a platform for their stories, showcasing a selection of exceptional films, and offering programs that support filmmakers from concept to distribution. The festival honors achievements with yearly awards and offers resources to help filmmakers succeed in the competitive cinema industry. There is also a distinct Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival, which celebrates short films, features, and documentaries, holding an annual event with screenings and an award ceremony. Historically, a "Hollywood International Film Festival" was also listed as one component of the broader Hollywood Film Festival, established in 1997.