SIMI Film Fest

Start: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 6:00PM
End: Sunday, September 7, 2025 10:00PM

The SIMI Film Fest returns for its third year September 3–7 at Studio Movie Grill, Simi Valley Town Center, bringing an unforgettable lineup of films and events to the community. Open to the public, tickets are on sale now at www.simiff.com. Over five days, audiences will experience 62 independent films from around the world — plus local Ventura County productions — spanning every genre from drama and comedy to horror and magical realism. Highlights include And Now I Lay Me Down (dir. Rani DeMuth), starring Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Jane Kaczmarek (Malcolm in the Middle); The Ride (dir. Slava Denisov), featuring Golden Globe-winner Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Beauty and the Beast); and Killing Off Connor (dir. Laurence Cohen), starring Jacob Loeb (Colony, In Dubious Battle) and Hannah Pearl Utt (Before You Know It). Several local productions will also take the spotlight, including the feature films Church Of Phil, A Private Investigation, and Tails California, all filmed in Ventura County. Founded by World Soundtrack Award-winning composer Joseph Metcalfe and multi-award- winning singer-songwriter and music supervisor Katie Garibaldi, the SIMI Film Fest celebrates the art of filmmaking with a special emphasis on the power of music in storytelling. This year’s festival will debut the Simi Valley Symphony Orchestra with a spectacular live film music concert on Thursday, September 4 at 7:30 PM at the Rancho Simi Recreation and Parks District Building, Guardian Street. Conducted by Metcalfe, the 90-minute concert will feature music from Forrest Gump, Gladiator, The Sound of Music, among other movies, and a special performance of music from the hit video game Mario + Rabbids by world-renowned composer Grant Kirkhope, who will appear in person. Sponsored by Film Simi Valley, the SIMI Film Fest kicks off with a red carpet opening night September 3 and concludes with the official Awards Ceremony September 7. Whether you’re a movie lover, music enthusiast, or just looking for a memorable night out, this is your chance to see the next generation of cinema — and hear the music that brings it to life — right here in Simi Valley. Tickets & Info: www.simiff.com