AWARD-WINNING

GLOBAL SHORT

DOCUMENTARIES

JURY-SELECTED BY THE SIMA AWARDS

Ad-free. Curated. Designed for Critical Thinking.

AWARD-WINNING

GLOBAL SHORT

DOCUMENTARIES

JURY-SELECTED BY THE SIMA AWARDS

Ad-free. Curated. Designed for Critical Thinking.

“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

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THE PLATFORM

Global Perspectives, Curated for Inquiry

Our library is an evolving collection of 300+ award-winning short documentaries from 140+ countries, hand-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.

Institutions receive a single access code, allowing educators and learners to seamlessly access the full platform 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.

Built to fit any learning environment—without friction.

Simple to Access

DESIGNED TO INTEGRATE.

Institutions receive a single access code, allowing educators and learners to seamlessly access the full platform 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.

Built to fit any learning environment—without friction.

Licensing

FLEXIBLE ACCESS FOR HOW YOU TEACH AND LEARN.

Unlimited screenings. Curated global film collections. Ongoing content updates. 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. 

Across classrooms and communities, SIMA films are used to spark dialogue on global issues, connect learning to lived realities, and support student-led initiatives and leadership. Educators consistently report increased engagement, deeper understanding, and stronger critical thinking outcomes.

Impact

From viewing to engagement. 

Across classrooms and communities, SIMA films are used to spark dialogue on global issues, connect learning to lived realities, and support student-led initiatives and leadership. Educators consistently report increased engagement, deeper understanding, and stronger critical thinking outcomes.

“I’ve never seen a class so motivated and inspired.”

– Michelle Bernstein, Faculty Chair, New Roads School 

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BRING GLOBAL STORIES TO YOUR LEARNING COMMUNITY