NBA All-Star '26
NBA Summer League Film
Festival
A movement at the intersection of sports and film - where athletes become authors of their own narratives.
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Overview
What This Is
During 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend, Hidden Empire Sports Collective delivered a powerful reminder that the intersection of sports and film isn't a moment - it's a movement.
As an official partner of the NBA Summer League Film Festival, we continue to build a platform where athletes become authors of their own narratives. Special thanks to Warren LeGarie and Albert Hall of Summer League for their partnership in pushing this vision forward.
Who It's For
Athlete-creators, filmmakers, and basketball culture leaders building original IP rooted in generational impact.
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Inside the Experience
Real moments from NBA Summer League Film Festival - captured on the ground.
Annual / Recurring
A recurring initiative - built to return.
A recurring initiative during NBA Summer League / All-Star Weekend that showcases athlete-driven storytelling, short films, and cinematic projects created by and for the basketball community - returning annually with new films, panels, and honorees.
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Be Part of the Next
Summer League Film Festival
Spots in NBA Summer League Film Festival are limited and by application. Join the waitlist to be considered for the next cohort and receive announcements direct from Hidden Empire Sports Collective.
