SIMA STUDIOS

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

#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

Congratulations to One World Media and their incredible list of Nominees!

#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

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

#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

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

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

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.

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