04/08/2026
The 2026 NAACP Cinematic Shorts Competition, in partnership with Adobe, will take place during the 117th from July 16-22.
This exciting competition will give SIX filmmakers the opportunity to produce a short film addressing issues of social justice.
The winning filmmakers will each be awarded a $10K budget to produce a short film in conjunction with the NAACP Hollywood Bureau and NAACP+ Studios.
🎥 The deadline to apply is April 17, 8:45 p.m. PT/11:45 p.m. ET. 🎭 https://naacp.org/convention/cinematic-shorts-competition