PARTNERS + SPONSORS
PARTNERS + SPONSORS

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