SIMI Film Fest

06/02/2026

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 ! 🙌

Submit your film for SIMIFF 2026 ➡️ www.simiff.com

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

The best way to understand why filmmakers rave about the SIMI Film Fest is to experience it for yourself.

Submissions for our 5-star rated festival are now open:
www.simiff.com

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05/30/2026

TONIGHT at 7PM, Simi Vibe hosts our very first SIMIFF Watch Party.

Join us for an intimate screening of Tails California, winner of Best of Ventura County at the 2025 SIMI Film Fest, with immersive sound and a chance to connect with fellow film lovers right here in Simi Valley.

After the film, stick around for a candid conversation and audience Q&A with Simi Valley filmmaker Ryan Willer, a writer/producer of Tails California.

Just $10 • Limited seating available

Reserve your spot at www.simivibe.com/watchparty

📍Simi Vibe
2513 Tapo Street, Unit 3
Simi Valley, CA 93063

🎞️ Two down-on-their-luck best friends end up on the run after being in the wrong place at the wrong time and decide to head to the West Coast to begin a new life.

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Flashback to last year’s SIMI Music Video Fest with founders Joseph Metcalfe and Katie Garibaldi alongside composers Howard Howes, Chris “Doc” Landon, and Jim Lambertson. A great reunion and celebration of music, film, and creativity.

The SIMI Music Video Fest returns this September as part of the 9-day (September 12–20, 2026), and submissions are now open.

Want to see your music video on the big screen? Submit today for consideration:

www.filmfreeway.com/simimusicvideofest

05/29/2026

From the Filmmaker’s Chair 🎬

Ryan Willer: writer/director & producer of A Private Investigation — Nominee for Best of Ventura County at the 2025 SIMI Film Fest. 🎞️

Some of the best filming locations are closer than you think. 📍

Look for Ryan’s films on some of your favorite streaming platforms, and don’t miss tomorrow, Saturday, May 30, at as part of our SIMIFF Retro Watch Party.

Reserve your seat at www.simivibe.com/watchparty

Ryan’s productions have featured local favorites including The Golden Nugget, .



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Submit your film for SIMIFF 2026 ➡️ www.simiff.com

05/28/2026

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 Alliance of Women Directors - AWD and offer AWD members a special submission discount for SIMIFF 2026.

Submissions are open for the 2026 festival at filmfreeway.com/simifilmfest.

AWD members, check your emails and member portal for the exclusive discount code.

05/28/2026

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