Our partners are committed to advancing high-integrity documentary storytelling across education, culture, and global audiences.
SPONSORS + PARTNERS
EDU PARTNERS















SCREENING PARTNERS















PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
AWARDS | DISTRIBUTION | Education | COMMUNITY
15th Anniversary SIMA Awards Sponsorship
A global cultural moment.
Align with SIMA as we mark 15 years of discovery, recognition, and global influence.
Position your brand at the center of a trusted global signal, with visibility across filmmakers, press, educators, and audiences worldwide.
Global Education Access Fund
Expand access at scale.
Support the integration of documentary storytelling into schools, universities, and leadership programs worldwide.
This fund brings curated films into classrooms and leadership programs, reaching the next generation of thinkers, creators, and decision-makers.
Cinema Across Borders Regional Fund
Activate audiences on the ground.
Support regional screening programs across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, connecting films directly with grassroots leaders and communities.
Each screening becomes a site of dialogue, engagement, and local activation.
WHY WORK WITH SIMA
Curatorial Authority
A trusted global filter for documentary storytelling — 15 years of selection across 140+ countries.
Global Reach
160,000+ students, 5M+ annual viewers, and a network of 4,000+ filmmakers worldwide.
Audience That Engages
From classrooms to community leaders, SIMA reaches audiences that don’t just watch — they carry stories forward.
Integrated Ecosystem
Awards → Education → Community → Creator Support
A complete lifecycle from discovery to long-term audience engagement.
PARTNERSHIP PATHWAYS
- Awards Sponsorship (15th Anniversary)
- Global Education Access Fund
- Cinema Across Borders Regional Fund
- Media & Cross-Promotion Partnerships
- Content & Distribution Partnerships
- Brand & Platform Integrations
ADVERTISING & MEDIA
Engage filmmakers, producers, academics, and decision-makers across film, education, and sustainability through SIMA’s digital platforms. For advertising opportunities, please contact Erinn Sullivan
CONTACT
Erinn Sullivan, CMIO
Debra Garber, Director of Development
Daniela Kon Lieberberg, Founder + CEO


