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SIMI Film Fest
September 5, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SIMI Film Fest exceeds typical film festival experiences. We strive to make this festival more than just a screening of independent films. SIMIFF is an innovative festival that reimagines the traditional festival experience. Our curated panels aim to boost filmmakers’ careers by connecting them with industry professionals. We facilitate 1-on-1 meetings after panels with esteemed individuals, including Oscar and Emmy winners, studio executives, and recognized industry experts, to maximize exposure and career advancement opportunities.
Dedication
SIMIFF is dedicated to promoting and highlighting the distinctive creativity and cinematic contributions of filmmakers from across the globe. We understand your aspirations as a filmmaker go well beyond a single screening. The festival events that you’ll have access to as a filmmaker are designed to propel your career forward in a meaningful direction.
Jury trophies will be awarded to feature and short competition films in a variety of genres and categories, including First-Time Filmmaker and our Ventura Film Award for locally made films. Selections and awards are determined by a trusted panel of industry judges. We recognize under-represented elements of filmmaking as movies are made by a team of talented professionals. Our awards include best Makeup & Hair, Stunts, Music Placement, Creativity & Originality among other categories. Nominees and award winners will be celebrated with a closing Awards Show ceremony at the conclusion of the festival.
SIMI Film Fest exceeds typical film festival experiences. We strive to make this festival more than just a screening of independent films. SIMIFF is an innovative festival that reimagines the traditional festival experience. Our curated panels aim to boost filmmakers’ careers by connecting them with industry professionals. We facilitate 1-on-1 meetings after panels with esteemed individuals, including Oscar and Emmy winners, studio executives, and recognized industry experts, to maximize exposure and career advancement opportunities.
Dedication
SIMIFF is dedicated to promoting and highlighting the distinctive creativity and cinematic contributions of filmmakers from across the globe. We understand your aspirations as a filmmaker go well beyond a single screening. The festival events that you’ll have access to as a filmmaker are designed to propel your career forward in a meaningful direction.
Jury trophies will be awarded to feature and short competition films in a variety of genres and categories, including First-Time Filmmaker and our Ventura Film Award for locally made films. Selections and awards are determined by a trusted panel of industry judges. We recognize under-represented elements of filmmaking as movies are made by a team of talented professionals. Our awards include best Makeup & Hair, Stunts, Music Placement, Creativity & Originality among other categories. Nominees and award winners will be celebrated with a closing Awards Show ceremony at the conclusion of the festival.
SIMI Film Fest exceeds typical film festival experiences. We strive to make this festival more than just a screening of independent films. SIMIFF is an innovative festival that reimagines the traditional festival experience. Our curated panels aim to boost filmmakers’ careers by connecting them with industry professionals. We facilitate 1-on-1 meetings after panels with esteemed individuals, including Oscar and Emmy winners, studio executives, and recognized industry experts, to maximize exposure and career advancement opportunities.
Dedication
SIMIFF is dedicated to promoting and highlighting the distinctive creativity and cinematic contributions of filmmakers from across the globe. We understand your aspirations as a filmmaker go well beyond a single screening. The festival events that you’ll have access to as a filmmaker are designed to propel your career forward in a meaningful direction.
Jury trophies will be awarded to feature and short competition films in a variety of genres and categories, including First-Time Filmmaker and our Ventura Film Award for locally made films. Selections and awards are determined by a trusted panel of industry judges. We recognize under-represented elements of filmmaking as movies are made by a team of talented professionals. Our awards include best Makeup & Hair, Stunts, Music Placement, Creativity & Originality among other categories. Nominees and award winners will be celebrated with a closing Awards Show ceremony at the conclusion of the festival.
SIMI Film Fest exceeds typical film festival experiences. We strive to make this festival more than just a screening of independent films. SIMIFF is an innovative festival that reimagines the traditional festival experience. Our curated panels aim to boost filmmakers’ careers by connecting them with industry professionals. We facilitate 1-on-1 meetings after panels with esteemed individuals, including Oscar and Emmy winners, studio executives, and recognized industry experts, to maximize exposure and career advancement opportunities.
Dedication
SIMIFF is dedicated to promoting and highlighting the distinctive creativity and cinematic contributions of filmmakers from across the globe. We understand your aspirations as a filmmaker go well beyond a single screening. The festival events that you’ll have access to as a filmmaker are designed to propel your career forward in a meaningful direction.
Jury trophies will be awarded to feature and short competition films in a variety of genres and categories, including First-Time Filmmaker and our Ventura Film Award for locally made films. Selections and awards are determined by a trusted panel of industry judges. We recognize under-represented elements of filmmaking as movies are made by a team of talented professionals. Our awards include best Makeup & Hair, Stunts, Music Placement, Creativity & Originality among other categories. Nominees and award winners will be celebrated with a closing Awards Show ceremony at the conclusion of the festival.