A quick reminder that the Regular Deadline for SIMIFF 2026 is Monday, June 15. Submission fees increase after that date. @simifilmfest 2026 includes our new Youth Film Fest & the @simimvf. Films: filmfreeway.com/SIMIFilmFest Music Videos: filmfreeway.com/SIMIMusicVid…

From the Filmmaker’s Chair 🎬 Dan Burns: writer/producer of Come Out, Wherever You Are — Winner of Best Location at the 2025 SIMI Film Fest. 🎞️ We’re so happy to have you as part of the SIMIFF family, Dan! Submit your film for SIMIFF 2026 ➡️ simiff.com #simiff

Stay after the screening for a Q&A with the filmmakers. Saturday, June 20 • 7:00 PM Simi Vibe • 2513 Tapo Street, Simi Valley $10 admission Limited seating. Reserve your spot at simivibe.com/watchparty #simivibe #simifilmfest #simiff #simivalley #indiefilm

From the Filmmaker’s Chair 🎬 Jordan Rockwell: writer/director/editor and composer of Traitor — Nominee for Best Location at the 2025 SIMI Film Fest. 🎞️ Thanks for keeping the love of cinema alive @jercinema! Submit your film for SIMIFF 2026 ➡️ simiff.com

Rapid Fire with SIMIFF Alum. 🔥 Inside the minds of the creatives behind the films. Today: Andrew Stevens 📌 Submissions now open for the 2026 SIMI Film Fest. SIMIFF.com #simifilmfest #simivalley #filmfest #filmmaker #filmmaking

From the Filmmaker’s Chair 🎬 Candace Patrick: writer/director/producer of Finding JaMia’s Spirit — Winner of Best Music Placement at the 2025 SIMI Film Fest. 🎞️ We love seeing filmmakers push themselves creatively. Submit your film for SIMIFF 2026 ➡️ simiff.com

From the Filmmaker’s Chair 🎬 Benjamin Santgerma: writer/dir/prod/composer of Black Light—Winner of Best Director, Best Sci-Fi & Best Sound at SIMI Film Fest ‘25🎞️ When you think you’re making film, but film is making you! Submit your film for SIMIFF ‘26➡️ simiff.com

From the Filmmaker’s Chair 🎬 Jennifer Ball: co-writer/producer and actress of Tails California — Winner of Best of Ventura County at the 2025 SIMI Film Fest. 🎞️ Celebrating filmmakers is what SIMIFF is all about. ⭐️ Submit your film for SIMIFF 2026 ➡️ simiff.com

From the Filmmaker’s Chair 🎬 Erich Kemp: writer/director of The Good Boy — Nominee for Best Actor at the 2025 SIMI Film Fest. 🎞️ We sure love creating a festive festival experience. Thanks for being part of it Erich! Submit your film for SIMIFF 2026 ➡️ simiff.com

TONIGHT • 7PM SIMIFF Watch Parties begin with Tails California, winner of Best of Ventura County at the 2025 @simifilmfest. Screening live conversation with writer/producer Ryan Willer. $10 • Limited seats simivibe.com/watchparty

🔻 Submit your film for SIMIFF 2026 ➡️ simiff.com #simifilmfest #simiff #simivalley #filmfest #filmfestival #filmmaker #indiefilm

Look for Ryan’s films on some of your favorite streaming platforms, and don’t miss Tails California tomorrow, Saturday, May 30, at @simivibehub as part of our SIMIFF Retro Watch Party. Reserve your seat at simivibe.com/watchparty

Flashback to some of the talented AWD members who took home awards at our very first SIMI Film Fest in 2023. ⭐️ We’re excited to once again partner with the @AWD_Directors & offer their members a special submission discount for SIMIFF 2026. filmfreeway.com/simifilmfest

From the Filmmaker’s Chair 🎬 Jason Michael Roberts: writer/director of What Is That?! — Official Selection at the 2025 SIMI Film Fest. 🎞️ We’re in favor of both making new things, and making old things new again. Submit your film for SIMIFF 2026 ➡️ simiff.com