HOLLYWOOD SHORTSFEST is an international film festival dedicated to supporting emerging and independent filmmakers by connecting their work with global audiences. The festival showcases independent short films across all genres, offering both a virtual program and a live event. Films selected for the Official Selection are screened at a Live Showcase, while Honorable Mention films are presented in the Virtual Screening Program. Each quarter, an outstanding short film from the virtual event receives the HSF Best of Virtual Competition Award, which includes an official screening slot at the Live Event. The festival also awards a People's Choice Award with a cash prize during its live event, which has taken place at venues such as the Marilyn Monroe Theatre at The Lee Strasberg Institute.