The Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards is a screenplay competition dedicated to cultivating, mentoring, and employing up-and-coming screen and television writers, rather than a film festival. It features a judging panel of established Hollywood professionals, including Emmy and Oscar winners, focused on discovering and promoting new writing talent. Winners can receive cash prizes, development deals, and exposure to major Hollywood agents, producers, and studios. The "DI" in its name refers to its Diversity Initiative, which aims to highlight underrepresented groups in the entertainment industry.