The 12th annual SIMA Awards celebrate eye-opening impact cinema that exemplifies excellence in its potential to inspire social change. Each year, films are selected from over 140 countries around the world, competing for honors, cash prizes, media features, distribution opportunities, and entry into SIMA’s signature film programs. Finalists will be announced on January 11, 2024 and Winners on February 8, 2024.
Limited to two persons, one of whom must be the credited Director who exercised directorial control, and the other of whom must have a Producer/Director credit.
DOCUMENTARY FEATURE AWARDS
Best Feature Documentary | Best Director | Best Cinematography | Best Editing | Best Sound Editing
DOCUMENTARY SHORT AWARDS
Best Short Documentary | Best Director | Best Cinematography | Best Editing | Best Sound Editing
XR + INTERACTIVE AWARD
Immersive Impact
IMPACT VIDEO AWARDS
Humanitas | Creative Activism
IMPACT AI AWARD
AI for Good
DOCUMENTARY JURY PRIZES
Transparency | Stylistic Achievement | Ethos | Lens to Action | Systemic Change
XR + INTERACTIVE JURY PRIZE
Creative Advocacy
IMPACT VIDEO JURY PRIZES
Innovation | Impact
PRODUCTION COMPANIES AWARD
Vital Voices | Creative Impact