How To Hide It
6.5
“Even when you win you lose.”
A moment of weakness after a humiliating breakup leads Zahra, a young Muslim woman to play a forbidden lottery ticket. Her chance at escape becomes a spiritual crisis. While her coworker dreams of riches, she’s certain Allah is watching and waiting.
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Cast
6 people
Ramla Ali Director · Richard A. Moore Director Ash Walker Composer
United States release February 28, 2026 · Produced in United Kingdom
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Seven Eight Six
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United Kingdom
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · February 28, 2026
Theatrical · Official Selection Northern California Film Festival
United Kingdom · April 10, 2026
Theatrical · Winner London Independent Film Festival. Best UK Short Film (Spirit of London Award)
United States
March 27, 2026 · Theatrical · Official Selection Funny Under Fifteen Minutes
April 8, 2026 · Theatrical · Official Selection Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival
April 10, 2026 · Theatrical · Official Selection Gaithersburg Film Festival
April 17, 2026 · Theatrical · Official Selection Baltimore Film Festival
April 23, 2026 · Theatrical · Easthampton Film Festival Official Selection
May 6, 2026 · Theatrical · Official Selection New York African Film Festival
May 13, 2026 · Theatrical · Official Selection Los Angeles Comedy Festival
October 1, 2026 · Theatrical · Semi Finalist New York Indie Awards
Canada
April 15, 2026 · Theatrical · Official Selection Emerging Lens Cultural Film Festival
Croatia
May 21, 2026 · Theatrical · Official Selection International Sound & Film Music Festival
France
November 4, 2026 · Theatrical · Official Selection Cannes Indie Short Awards
Guatemala
April 25, 2026 · Theatrical · Official Selection & Finalist Antigua Film festival
October 3, 2026 · Theatrical · Official Selection Guatemala Film Week
Italy
March 25, 2026 · Theatrical · Official Selection Milazzo Film Festival
May 12, 2026 · Theatrical · Official Selection IFF Inegrazione Film Festival
Thailand
December 12, 2026 · Theatrical · Official Selection South East Asia International Film Festival
United Kingdom
May 4, 2026 · Theatrical · Official Selection British Urban Film Festival
May 14, 2026 · Theatrical · Official Selection LOCO London Comedy Film Festival
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