Film of The Week: #SIMA2024 Best Editing Short Documentary Winner, Jack and Sam by Jordan Matthew Horowitz, From Executive Producers Sarah Silverman, Julianna Margulies, and Amy Zvi Jack and Sam is a poignant documentary about two Holocaust survivors miraculously reunited after 80 years. Now in their late 90s, they are spending the precious time they have left rekindling their friendship and educating others about the dangers of hatred. Mixing documentary, archival, and breathtaking animation, this heartwarming story explores the enduring power of connection and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity. #JackAndSam #FilmFestival #Documentary #Docs #ImpactCinema #SIMADocs #SocialImpact #SocialImpactMediaAwards #SIMA #FilmFestivalWinners #Cinema
SIMA STUDIOS
Non-profit Organizations
West Hollywood, California 880 followers
SIMA is a global impact media agency amplifying the power of documentary storytelling to advance positive social change.
About us
SIMA is a global impact media agency and distributor. We amplify creative projects that advance positive social change and support content creators, activists, educators and changemakers worldwide. Since 2012, the annual SIMA AWARDS have set new standards of integrity and creativity in social impact storytelling, honoring outstanding documentaries and production companies from across the globe that defy traditional narratives and challenge the status quo. Our year-round DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS: SIMA Academy and SIMA Traveling Series reach classrooms and communities across 100+ countries, fostering cross-cultural understanding, global citizenship and community action. Our FISCAL SPONSORSHIP services empower creative projects to raise funds that are tax deductible in the US in any stage of development, production, distribution or campaign. IMPACT With an international network of 3000 filmmakers in 140 countries, over 100,000 students receiving our education resources, approximately 50 screening events, 7,000+ digital film viewings, and 4,500+ action kits delivered to audiences per year, SIMA is the most renowned global curator in the social impact space, serving the independent arts, social justice and academic industries worldwide. https://simastudios.org | https://simaacademy.com
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http://www.simastudios.org
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- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- West Hollywood, California
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2012
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- Impact Media, Documentary Films, Community Screenings, Advocacy, Impact Distribution, Community Engagment, Grassroots Engagement, Global Education, Global Citizenship Education, Sustainable Development, Human Rights, and Social Justice
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West Hollywood, California 90069, US
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#SIMA2024 Best Short Documentary Winner, CAN I HUG YOU? by Elahe Esmaili will be premiering in DC with our partner DC/DOX Festival on June 16 as part of their "Shorts Program: The Ties That Bind". Get your tickets now and catch the showcase of this incredible film: https://lnkd.in/gXbUJ9kT SYNOPSIS: In the religious city of Qom, Iran, women face strict restrictions for ‘sexual safety’, including mandatory hijabs and gender segregation. Hossein grew up in this patriarchal environment and experienced sexual assault as a young boy. The societal taboos and traditional gender stereotypes made it incredibly challenging for Hossein to talk about his experiences. Now, with his wife Elahe’s support, he is facing his past. #dcdoxfest
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Congratulations to One World Media and their incredible list of Nominees!
And here it is! These are the Awards Nominees for 2024. Our judges have looked through entries and it has been tough to select just three entries from so many incredible ones. But the judges looked at criteria like relevance, substance and impact to arrive at a decision. This year's Shortlist reflects a rich range of topics, people and places, across categories like Environmental Reporting, Women’s Solutions, Refugee Reporting and Press Freedom. We're proud to bring these stories to a wider, global audience. There's only about a month to go, we'll announce the winners at the Ceremony on 19 June in London. Have you booked your ticket yet? Come celebrate with us and use #OWMAward24 to share all exciting updates.
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#SIMA2024 Best Cinematography Short Documentary Winner, Into the Blue by Ömer Sami 12-year-old Tatheer embarks on a week-long Police boot camp for girls from a social housing estate in Copenhagen. Far from home, deep in the woods, she navigates grueling rituals, elusive social dynamics, and personal setbacks to find her place in this tender and revealing coming-of-age story. #IntoTheBlue #FilmFestival #Documentary #Docs #ImpactCinema #SIMADocs #SocialImpact #SocialImpactMediaAwards #SIMA #FilmFestivalWinners #Cinema
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Educators + Changemakers + Students: Enjoy One Month Free to SIMA Academy in Honor of World Press Freedom Day Experience over 260 award-winning short documentaries curated by the international Social Impact Media Awards (SIMA) that inspire a more just and sustainable world. Access expires May 31, 2024. Sign up for free, no commitment. If you’re already a member, please share this a friend or colleague so they can experience the power of impact storytelling at its finest. REGISTER HERE: simaacademy.com/checkout AND ENTER ACCESS CODE: SIMA4PRESSFREEDOM (ALL CAPS) Photo: FRAME BY FRAME by Mo Scarpelli #WorldPressFreedom #WorldPressFreedomDay #WorldPressFreedomDay2024 #Documentary #Docs #ImpactCinema #SIMADocs #SocialImpact #SocialImpactMediaAwards #SIMA #Cinema
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#SIMA2024 Best Director and Best Sound Short Documentary Winner, Last Song from Kabul by Kevin Macdonald The music stopped when the Taliban took over Afghanistan – it was forbidden, the penalty, death. Young girls who belonged to a music school had to go into hiding where they feared for themselves and their families. Now orphans with broken hearts, The Last Song From Kabul directed by Kevin McDonald (Oscar® winning The Last King of Scotland) tells the riveting, heroic story of their escape to Portugal where they try to rebuild their fractured lives and begin to play music again. #FilmFestival #Documentary #ImpactMedia
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We are partnering with DC/DOX Festival, a major new int’l film festival dedicated to promoting documentary film as a leading art form. Early Bird Passes are now on sale to attend the second edition, June 13-16 in Washington, DC! Join us for what promises to be an unforgettable event + get priority access to 70+ film screenings, panels, parties & more. Early Bird Sales run until May 1st. Save 10% on your Pass: https://lnkd.in/gsNe_AQb
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LAST DAY TO WATCH: Educators, young leaders, and global citizens, join us and our partner UNESCO-APCEIU for a special virtual screening event exploring climate change and climate action through the lens of RADIO DADAAB. Newly added to SIMA Academy, RADIO DADAAB showcases the experiences of those most affected by the climate crisis; challenging us to recognize the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable communities and to advocate for meaningful action. HOW TO WATCH: CLICK HERE: https://lnkd.in/e-quKKnE ENTER PASSWORD: SIMA4APCEIU (all caps) #EarthDay #EarthDay2024 #TeachSDGs
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Film of The Week: #SIMA2024 Best Short Documentary Winner, CAN I HUG YOU? by Elahe Esmaili In the city of Qom, the most restricted city in Iran, there are many restrictions on human rights such as mandatory hijab to assure sexual safety; Hossein (M, 30) grew up in this environment and experienced multiple sexual assaults by men, despite these measures. Due to stereotypes around masculinity, he never talked about it. With the support of his wife, Elahe, he now confronts the trauma.
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Film of The Week: #SIMA2024 Lens to Action Jury Prize Winner and Oscar Nominee, The Barber of Little Rock by John Hoffman & Christine Turner The Barber of Little Rock explores America’s racial wealth gap through the story of Arlo Washington, a local barber whose visionary approach to a just economy can be found in the mission of the nonprofit community bank he founded. #TheBarberofLittleRock #FilmFestival #Documentary #Docs #ImpactCinema #SIMADocs #SocialImpact #SocialImpactMediaAwards #SIMA #FilmFestivalWinners #Cinema