A huge thank you to our fabulous photographers for capturing so many of the magic moments at SIMI Film Fest this year! You can now view photos from SIMIFF 2026 at: SIMIFF.com/photos 📸 #simifilmfest #simimusicvideofest #simivalleysymphonyorchestra

And that’s a wrap on SIMI Film Fest 2026! Congrats to all award winners, nominees & every filmmaker who shared their work with us this year. Thank you to everyone who helped make this festival so special. Keep creating. Keep telling stories. Keep making beautiful movies.

9 days of films, filmmakers & unforgettable moments lead to tonight: the 2026 SIMIFF Awards Show! Join us as we recognize this year’s outstanding work + announce the Jury Prize: a 3-month mentorship with CAA agent Matt Smith! TONIGHT 7:30PM SMG, Theater 6 SIMIFF.com/tickets

SIMI Film Fest has been incredible! From screenings & industry panels to field trips, filmmaker conversations & all the moments in between, it’s been amazing watching this community come together. Join us TONIGHT for the 2026 SIMIFF Awards Show! 7:30PM SMG SIMIFF.com/tickets

Today at SIMIFF! Join us for a special behind-the-scenes field trip at the Reagan Library & discover unique locations available for film production, including areas not normally open to the public. TODAY 11:30 AM Meet at Front Courtyard, Reagan Library 🔹All-Access Passholders

Happening at our final day of SIMI Film Fest! 🎬 Full schedule, info & tickets at SIMIFF.com

Love, loss, family and second chances. 🎬 LIVING FORWARD brings 7 heartfelt short films to SIMIFF today, with stories about facing the past and embracing what comes next. 3:15 PM | Theater 4 | Studio Movie Grill Simi Valley 🎟️ SIMIFF.com/tickets

Expect the unexpected. 🎬 EXPERIMENTAL CINEMA brings 7 bold and imaginative short films to SIMIFF today, exploring surreal worlds, unconventional storytelling and unexpected perspectives. 3 PM | Theater 5 | Studio Movie Grill Simi Valley 🎟️ SIMIFF.com/tickets

FILMingle is happening TODAY at SIMI Film Fest! Join us from 12–3PM in the Studio Movie Grill lobby for an afternoon created especially for filmmakers & artists to connect, create & get seen. Open to all. No ticket required. Come hang out and make new connections!

Happening today at SIMI Film Fest! 🎬 Full schedule, info & tickets at SIMIFF.com

SIMIFF alum & local Simi Valley filmmaker Ryan Willer returns to SIMI Film Fest, this time with GUMSHOE GALS! 🎬 Directed by Rebecca Tarabocchia, the feature makes its WORLD PREMIERE tonight! 10 PM | Theater 4 | Studio Movie Grill Simi Valley 🎟️ SIMIFF.com/tickets

Stories that challenge, surprise and make you think. 🎬 TRUTH UNBOUND brings 6 thought-provoking short films to SIMIFF tonight! Screening followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. TONIGHT 7:45 PM | Theater 5 | Studio Movie Grill Simi Valley 🎟️ SIMIFF.com/tickets

Need a laugh? FUNNY BUSINESS brings 6 comedy shorts to SIMIFF tonight, packed with awkward encounters, absurd situations and life not going according to plan. Screening followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. TONIGHT 7:15 PM | Theater 4 | SMG Simi Valley SIMIFF.com/tickets

TODAY at SIMIFF! What does it take to turn an idea into a film that reaches audiences worldwide? Join Anthony C. Ferrante, director of global phenomenon Sharknado as he shares his experience taking projects from concept to production & into global distro. SIMIFF.com/tickets

TODAY at SIMIFF! You may know them as the directors of SIMI Film Fest, but their work in film goes well beyond the fest. Join film composer @composerjoe & music supervisor @katiegaribaldi for a conversation about putting music to picture. TODAY | 5:30 PM SIMIFF.com/tickets