HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA — Hollywood Series will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2026 with a major milestone: its first-ever live red carpet and awards ceremony event since the festival was founded in 2017.
For nearly a decade, Hollywood Series has connected independent filmmakers, web series creators, actors, producers, and emerging storytellers from around the world through its international competition.
Now, for its 10th Annual Hollywood Series 2026, the festival is taking a new step forward by bringing its international creative community together in the heart of Hollywood.
The special live event will take place on December 11, 2026, at the Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory (LAPAC), located at 1534 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, California.
A New Chapter for Hollywood Series
Since its beginning in 2017, Hollywood Series has focused on discovering and recognizing independent talent across different forms of storytelling.
The 2026 edition marks an important evolution for the festival. For the first time, selected creators, nominees, award winners, actors and industry guests will have the opportunity to celebrate together at a dedicated Hollywood red carpet and awards ceremony.
The event schedule will include:
- 4:00 PM — Red Carpet
- 5:30 PM — Award Ceremony
- 8:00 PM — Networking Event
This anniversary event is designed not only as an awards celebration, but also as an opportunity for filmmakers and creators from different countries and backgrounds to meet, connect and build new relationships in Hollywood.
International Stories, New Formats
Hollywood Series continues to welcome a wide range of independent storytelling, including films, web series, short films, podcasts, vertical series, trailers and other emerging formats.
As the entertainment industry continues to change, Hollywood Series remains committed to recognizing creators working both in traditional filmmaking and in new digital formats.
Late Submissions Are Now Open:
Submissions for the 10th Annual Hollywood Series 2026 are continuing with the Late Submission Deadline on October 31, 2026.
Selected projects will have the opportunity to become part of this special 10th anniversary edition and the festival's new live-event chapter.
10th Annual Hollywood Series 2026
📅 December 11, 2026
📍 Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory (LAPAC)
1534 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028
🎬 Red Carpet — 4:00 PM
🏆 Award Ceremony — 5:30 PM
🥂 Networking Event — 8:00 PM
Late Submission Deadline: October 31, 2026
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A Message from the Founder
Hollywood Series Founder and Director Young Man Kang reflected on the milestone:
“When I founded Hollywood Series in 2017, my goal was to create another opportunity for independent filmmakers and creators from around the world to have their work discovered and recognized. Ten years later, I’m very excited that we are finally bringing Hollywood Series to a live event in the heart of Hollywood. This 10th anniversary is not only a celebration of our festival, but a celebration of all the filmmakers, actors and creators who have been part of this journey. I look forward to welcoming everyone to our red carpet and awards ceremony on December 11.”
— Young Man Kang
Founder & Director, Hollywood Series
