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.