SIMA STUDIOS
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
SIMA STUDIOS is a nonprofit organization based in West Hollywood, California, that operates as a global impact media institute. Since 2012, it has built infrastructure to extend the reach of impact cinema, connecting documentary storytelling with classrooms, communities, and institutions across more than 140 countries. The organization runs several programs, including SIMA Awards, which recognizes documentary work that combines artistry with social relevance; SIMA Academy, which brings award-winning films into educational and leadership settings; and Cinema Across Borders, a fellowship and screening initiative linking films to grassroots audiences and local leaders in the Global South. It also offers fiscal sponsorship to support creative impact projects in 50+ countries, enabling filmmakers to access philanthropic funding while retaining creative control. SIMA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered in California and Germany, and its activities are focused on informing and engaging audiences around global realities through documentary media.