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SIMA STUDIOS
Activating documentary film, education, and civic engagement worldwide.
About SIMA STUDIOS
SIMA is a global impact media institute. We activate the world's most consequential stories across 140+ countries, connecting documentary film to classrooms, communities, and institutions worldwide. Since 2012, we have built the infrastructure for impact cinema to travel further and cut deeper. ▸ SIMA Awards The global curatorial standard for impact documentary — honoring films that demonstrate exceptional artistry, integrity, and social relevance. ▸ SIMA Academy Award-winning documentaries brought into schools, universities, and leadership programs worldwide, equipping learners with the context to engage with global realities. ▸ Cinema Across Borders A fellowship and community screening program connecting curated films to grassroots audiences and local leaders across the Global South. ▸ Fiscal Sponsorship Supporting creative impact projects in 50+ countries — enabling filmmakers and cultural producers to access philanthropic funding while retaining full creative control. SIMA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in California and Germany.
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Presence & Recognition
SIMA STUDIOS hosted the SIMA Cinema Across Borders event in Abuja, Nigeria, on September 12, featuring MOTHERS OF CHIBOK Joel Kachi Benson and Jamie Patricof, and in Benin City, Nigeria, on September 17, featuring MOTHERS OF CHIBOK, and in Nairobi, Kenya on September 12, featuring RADIO DADAAB Environmental Justice Foundation.
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Presence & Recognition
SIMA STUDIOS partners with TellThatStory to bring MOTHERS OF CHIBOK to audiences in Benin City this September.
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Presence & Recognition
SIMA STUDIOS and MasterPeace Global are bringing documentary storytelling to communities around the world through SIMA Academy films and MasterPeace Global educational screenings.
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