SUBMISSIONS

OPEN

SEPT. 9

SUBMISSIONS OPEN SEPT. 9

CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF GLOBAL IMPACT STORYTELLING

The annual SIMA Awards (Social Impact Media Awards) recognize outstanding achievements in high-integrity documentary storytelling, honoring bold, cinematic work from around the world that defines the field, expands perspective, and resonates far beyond the screen. Each year, projects from over 140 countries compete for awards, cash prizes, global recognition, and entry into SIMA’s distribution ecosystem — extending their reach into classrooms, communities, and cultural spaces worldwide.

ENTRY CATEGORIES

Feature Documentaries, Short Documentaries, Extended Reality (XR)/ Interactive, Impact Videos, Impact AI, Impact Campaigns, and Production Companies.

SIMA 2027 OPENS SEPT. 9, 2026