SIMA (Social Impact Media Awards)

We are looking for original, wise, brave, eye-opening and creative productions that increase the awareness of viewers to global injustices, to the resilience of humans facing deprivation, to the politics of international development, and to efforts and agents of change worldwide. We seek productions that raise important questions about the state of our contemporary world, and inspire people to reflect on the meaning and potential of social activism, social justice and social transformation. 40 or more minutes in length.

Social impact virtual reality films are said to be the future of empathy-building impact storytelling. We are looking for the trailblazers in this emerging field: -Documentaries and Immersive everyday stories -Reporting -Citizens Journalism -Creative Advocacy and Campaigns Less than 20 minutes.

We are looking for original, wise, brave, eye-opening and creative productions that increase the awareness of viewers to global injustices, to the resilience of humans facing deprivation, to the politics of international development, and to efforts and agents of change worldwide. We seek productions that raise important questions about the state of our contemporary world, and inspire people to reflect on the meaning and potential of social activism, social justice and social transformation. Less than 40 minutes.

Creative impact and awareness videos that inspire critical consciousness of current social issues, for example: social-advertising, cause marketing, changemaker features, impact poetry films, or artistic takes on social advocacy. Between 2 and 20 minutes.

We are looking for: Companies cultivating and supporting projects that harness the power of film, Virtual Reality and other creative media formats to amplify impact storytelling, connect individuals with global issues and inspire civic engagement. The entities behind eye-opening, innovative and diverse projects that raise important questions about the state of our contemporary world and activate reflection within viewers on the meaning and potential of social activism and social transformation.

We are looking for: Trailblazing entities which recognize the power of media to build public and political will for social action. Corporate or non-profit grantmakers who understand the importance of media funding and its role in cultivating a just, equitable and compassionate society. An innovative approach to empowering both current and future content creators.