Hollywood International Screen Awards™ (HISA™)
Where distinctive voices in storytelling are recognized.
From screenplay to screen, HISA™ recognizes impactful work.
MISSION
About HISA™
The HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL SCREEN AWARDS™ honor creators whose work shapes culture, expands the language of imagery, and moves audiences with real emotional force. HISA™ celebrates storytellers whose work helps people feel seen, understood, and inspired.
HISA™ is a private members body of industry professionals, built to recognize outstanding creative work while offering a trusted space for visibility, connection, and lasting impact.
Our judging panel is composed of respected industry professionals who review each entry with independence, while each year one public-facing spokesperson represents the awards externally.
Press & Announcements
Latest official releases, articles and verified media pickup
A quick snapshot ...
announcement
Hollywood International Screen Awards™ Announces 2026 Honorees
The latest official release presents this year’s honorees and recognizes standout contributions across film and storytelling disciplines.
ARTICLE
PR Log release: Hollywood International Screen Awards™ 2026 Announcement
Hollywood really showed up on Saturday as the Hollywood International Screen Awards (HISA) brought filmmakers, creatives and the LA entertainment industry together for a celebration of storytelling, creative courage and careers built to last.
PRESS COVERAGE
Californer: Hollywood International Screen Awards™ 2026 Coverage
Media coverage of the 2026 Hollywood International Screen Awards highlights the honoree's, red-carpet festivities and the Smokin’ Swank After Party. Gift bag sponsors include Chaz Dean haircare and luxury vouchers for three-day stays and services at Austria's DAS.GOLDBERG and The Omnia in Zermatt, Switzerland
PRESS RELEASE
Press Release - ACCA Journal International unveils Issue 30: The Art & Fashion Edition
ACCA Journal is dedicated to art, culture, and luxury featuring the HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL SCREEN AWARDS in its 30th issue alongside the opening of the LUCAS NARRATIVE MUSUEM and highlighting politician, California State Treasurer, FIONA MA, who is currently running for California Lieutenant Governor.
Coverage highlights
Verified Media Pickups
The honoree announcement is now reflected across multiple publications, with verified sources listed below.
Release pickup across multiple publications
Beacon Journal
Lincoln Journal
AZ Central
The Tennessean
Des Moines Register
Knoxville News Sentinel
Detroit Free Press
Cincinnati.com
Ambassador / SPOKESPERSON
David Jay Lasky
Hollywood International Screenplay Awards Ambassador
At HISA™, storytelling is not simply celebrated for craft alone, but for its power to reshape what audiences feel, remember, and imagine possible.
As Ambassador, David Jay Lasky represents the creative spirit at the heart of this mission—championing voices that write with honesty, boldness, and cinematic vision across film, television, and digital media.
His presence helps bridge artists and community, uplifting stories that carry emotional truth and move culture forward through distinction, empathy, and purpose.
“Stories that endure are the ones brave enough to reveal who we are—and who we can still become.”
Award Categories
Eight defined honors recognizing creative excellence and meaningful impact.
These are the official eight HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL SCREEN AWARDS™. Select the category that best fits you, or your nominee’s contribution and distinction.
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FUTURE OF HOLLYWOOD AWARD
Honors rising creatives whose work signals the direction and promise of the next generation in film and media.
02
IMPACT IN ACTION AWARD
Recognizes measurable community or cultural impact created through purposeful storytelling and action.
05
WRITER'S VISION AWARD
Celebrates exceptional narrative perspective, clarity of voice, and bold written storytelling choices.
03
RENAISSANCE ARTIST AWARD
Honors multidimensional creators whose work bridges disciplines with originality, mastery, and cultural relevance.
04
THE SPOTLIGHT AWARD
Recognizes a standout voice whose storytelling impact resonates strongly with audiences and peers.
06
CHAMPION FOR CHANGE: WOMEN IN HOLLYWOOD AWARD
Honors leadership advancing equity, representation, and lasting opportunity for women across the industry.
07
DIGITAL FRONTIER AWARD
Honors visionary work at the forefront of artificial intelligence, immersive media, and digital storytelling.
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AMBITIOUS INNOVATOR AWARD
Celebrates bold experimentation and forward-thinking creativity that expands what storytelling can achieve.