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Aug 26, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
NAACP-winning short explores immigration through a child
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Los Angeles filmmakers created the NAACP Cinematic Shorts Competition–winning short “Hide and Seek,” examining immigration through a child’s perspective. The team was paired in late May, prepared soon after, and flew to Chicago on July 17 to produce the film in a short window.
WHO: NAACP Cinematic Shorts Competition filmmakers (pair) and the NAACP; Los Angeles-based filmmakers
WHAT: A winning short film, “Hide and Seek,” uses a child’s eyes to examine immigration and fear of losing loved ones.
WHEN: Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 10:44 PM ET
WHERE: Chicago, IL
WHY: The filmmakers were paired through the NAACP’s 2026 Cinematic Shorts Competition and produced the short within a limited production window.
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