AWARD-WINNING
GLOBAL SHORT
DOCUMENTARIES
JURY-SELECTED BY THE SIMA AWARDS
Ad-free. Curated. Designed for inquiry, leadership, and civic imagination.
AWARD-WINNING
GLOBAL SHORT
DOCUMENTARIES
JURY-SELECTED BY THE SIMA AWARDS
Ad-free. Curated. Designed for inquiry, leadership, and civic imagination.
“SIMA Academy is the Netflix for changemakers and anyone interested in global stories told through local eyes.”
– Daniela Papi Thornton, Director, Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, Oxford University
You’re in great company.
You’re in great company.
THE PLATFORM
Global Perspectives, Curated for Inquiry
An evolving collection of 300+ award-winning short documentaries from 140+ countries, each selected through the annual SIMA Awards for their integrity and impact.
SELECTED WITH INTENTION
Globally sourced, rigorously vetted. Every film is chosen for cinematic integrity, authentic voice, and real-world relevance - from perspectives rarely found in mainstream distribution.
PAIRED WITH LEARNING TOOLS
Learning tools move viewers from observation to structured discussion, critical analysis, and real-world application - supporting collaboration and student-led leadership.
Simple to Access
DESIGNED TO INTEGRATE.
One access code unlocks the full platform for faculty, learners, and facilitators, across devices, on campus or remotely.
→ Stream anytime, anywhere.
→ Classrooms, campus events, film clubs, or virtual settings.
→ Create playlists for courses or programs
→ Offline use in low-connectivity environments.
Simple to Access
DESIGNED TO INTEGRATE.
One access code unlocks seamless platform access for faculty, learners, and facilitators across devices—on campus or remotely.
→ Stream anytime, anywhere.
→ Classrooms, Film Clubs, or virtual settings.
→ Create playlists for courses or programs
→ Offline use in low-connectivity environments.
Licensing
FLEXIBLE ACCESS FOR HOW YOU TEACH AND LEARN.
Unlimited screenings. Curated global film collections. Ongoing content updates. Integrated facilitation tools and learning resources.
Institution License
For schools, universities, libraries and organizations
Partner License
For networks, leadership programs, and global initiatives
Individual License
For independent educators, facilitators and self-guided learners
Impact
From viewing to engagement.
Impact
From viewing to engagement.
“I’ve never seen a class so motivated and inspired.”
– Michelle Bernstein, Faculty Chair, New Roads School
