Award-Winning Global Short Documentaries for Schools and Learning Communities
Curated by the international Social Impact Media Awards
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About
SIMA Academy is an award-winning learning platform offering curriculum-ready documentaries and Film Club tools that spark critical thinking, connect learning to real-world issues, and build engagement and agency across classrooms, networks, and leadership programs.
“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 “I’ve never seen a class so motivated and inspired.”Â
– Michelle Bernstein, Faculty Chair, New Roads SchoolÂ
What Sets SIMA Academy Apart
Curated Global Content
Award-winning short documentaries from 140+ countries
Flexible Curriculum Alignment
Pedagogically adaptive to seamlessly integrate and enhance diverse education standards and subjects
Human-made Storytelling
Vetted media resources in a trusted learning environment— free from artificial and algorithmic distractions
SDG Focused Content
Films curated by each of the UNs Sustainable Development Goals
Enhanced Student Engagement
Captivating narratives, hands-on lessons, and film club tools that spark critical thinking, dialogue, collaboration and leadership
Changemaker Pathways
Optional participation in the SIMA Changemaker Awards
Onboarding for Institutions
Simple and seamless.
Your institution receives a unique access code to share with users. Once registered, each user automatically receives a welcome email with full access to SIMA Academy.
SIMA Academy is also available on Apple iOS and Android, allowing users to sign in with the same credentials across devices—for anytime, anywhere access and secure offline viewing.
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Empower the next generation of informed, curious, and connected learners.
Institution License
For schools, libraries and organizations.
Small Group License
For programs, teams and trainings.
Individual Access
For educators, instructors and learners.
Institution License
For schools, colleges, museums and libraries.
Partner License
For training programs, networks, and conferences.
Individual Access
For educators, learners, parents or guardians.
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