Empowering Educators, Inspiring Changemakers: Unleash the Power of Award-Winning Global Short-Documentaries
Curated by the international Social Impact Media Awards
About
We believe in the transformative power of documentaries to inspire and educate the next generation of changemakers.
SIMA Academy utilizes the storytelling power of award-winning global short documentaries to nurture globally competent and socially active learners worldwide.
In a media landscape saturated with fake and biased information it is imperative that educators have access to vetted and authentic media resources that ignite curiosity, foster empathy, and cultivate a deeper understanding of the world we live in.
Sourced from over 140 countries, and vetted through the international Social Impact Media Awards (SIMA), SIMA Academy empowers educators to easily integrate captivating films into their teaching practices, enriching and diversifying curricula and taking student engagement to the next level.
SIMA Academy is a goldmine for educators advancing 21st century education. Our curatorial emphasis on Global Citizenship, the SDGs, Human Rights and Social Innovation, makes each documentary a powerful tool for sparking conversations, challenging perspectives, promoting critical thinking, and inspiring service learning.
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For individual educators, students, changemakers and education consultants developing programming and curriculum.
Our Story
In 2012, SIMA started as the first international media competition and awards honoring achievements in the creative, human rights, and humanitarian fields. Today, SIMA is the most renowned curator in the social impact space, serving independent film, academic, social justice and sustainability industries globally.
The annual SIMA Awards, now in its 12th year, receive entries from over 3,000 filmmakers from 140 countries, offering a unique and global acquisitions pipeline that guarantees high quality media for SIMA Academy that transports audiences to the frontlines of today’s global issues.
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