SIMA Academy

Global perspectives. Curated for inquiry. SIMA Academy is a global learning platform featuring 300+ award-winning short documentaries from 140+ countries, curated to bring authentic global perspectives into classrooms, campuses, leadership programs, and learning communities. Trusted by 2,090+ institutions across 145+ countries and reaching 160,000+ learners each year, SIMA Academy connects powerful documentary storytelling with resources designed to deepen inquiry, critical thinking, media literacy, global citizenship, and student leadership. Every film is jury-selected through the SIMA Awards for its creative excellence, cinematic integrity, authentic voice, and social resonance. Winner of the 2020 and 2023 EdTech Award for best “Content Provider”, and the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Anthem Award for best “Education, Art, & Culture: Literacy Platform”. LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP PATHWAYS • 300+ award-winning films — Short documentaries and immersive stories exploring social, cultural, environmental, and human rights issues from around the world. • Curriculum Assets — Integrate films, thematic playlists, and discussion resources into existing courses, programs, and learning environments. • Lessons + Film Club — Facilitated learning experiences and Film Club tools that cultivate media literacy, global citizenship, student engagement and leadership. • Changemaker Awards — Global recognition for student, educator, and institutional leadership through creative expression, collaboration, and community engagement. INDIVIDUAL + INSTITUTIONAL ACCESS Individuals can subscribe directly through the app. Schools, universities, libraries, organizations, and global programs can request group or institutional access at simaacademy.com. To access all features and content you can subscribe to SIMA Academy on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.simaacademy.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.simaacademy.tv/privacy