Bold voices and urgent stories from around the world: 11 new jury-selected titles from the annual SIMA Awards join SIMA Academy

From survivors reclaiming their narratives, to communities rebuilding after conflict, to unlikely acts of courage, justice, and care — these films explore resilience in all its forms.

Welcome Filmmakers

FENICE by Sterling Hampton IV

HOW TO SUE THE KLAN by John Beder (Emmy® Nominated)

EXODUS by Bob Miller

THE REALITY OF HOPE by Joe Hunting

CLASSROOM 4 by Eden Wurmfeld (Oscar® Shortlisted)

FREEDOM (UHURU) by Olz McCoy

IMILLA SKATE: THE CHOLITA SKATERS OF BOLIVIA by Rebecca Basaure and Mariano Carranza

ROOTED IN RESILIENCE: INDIGENOUS WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS LEADING WITH TRADITION by Michelle Alvarado

HEALING THE HEART THROUGH ART by Natsumi Koakutsu

THIS IS WHERE I LEARNED NOT TO SLEEP by Kirsten Kelly and Anne de Mare

THE HIDDEN by Annie Lukowski and BJ Schwartz

New Films →

HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.

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