Festival Screening is Scheduled for February 22, 2024, at Regal Cinemas/LA LIVE
Dear friends,
I wanted to send a reminder regarding the screening of my music video Devotion at the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival on February 22nd, 2024 at 5:10 PM at the Regal Cinemas/LA Live DTLA.
MUSIC VIDEO PROGRAM A-22
I’m super excited to present my work on the big screen not only as an artist, singer, and songwriter but also as my first debut as a filmmaker.
I hope to see you all there and I can’t wait to share this special moment with all of you.
Make sure to arrive early screening starts right at 5:10 pm so give yourself enough time to find parking, pick up your ticket if you are purchasing it at the box office, relax, and get your seat.
LA Live Parking Options
- 888 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(with Regal L.A. LIVE validation) $8- $10 for the first 4 hours
Parking structure across the Regal Cinemas
1013 W Olympic Blvd Parking
There is a cheap, small parking at 1138 W Olympic ( Click to Check out Google Maps)
About Devotion
Israeli/American singer, songwriter, and filmmaker Sima Galanti’s spiritual song Devotion was inspired by the tragic events that occurred in Israel on October 7th.
Originally planned as part of her peace documentary titled Broken Wings. Sima decided to release the music video now as the song’s message of faith and the power of prayer is so desperately needed right now, for our spiritual strength and resilience. The song represents Sima’s deep connection to the creator, her roots, her life journey, and her homeland.
Penned by Sima, the rock genre song features lyrics in English, as well as in Hebrew, which were adapted from a prayer from The Book of Psalms of The Bible. Devotion starts very meditative, and slowly builds up into an intense rock song that captures her emotional turmoil. The video features powerful visuals and symbols. Sima hopes to inspire healing through her art.
About Sima Galanti – Fortified by the flames of trials, tribulations, and triumphs, Sima Galanti ignites rock with an incendiary spirit of her own and powerful messages of positivity and strength. Born in Israel and based in Los Angeles, the singer, songwriter, producer, and documentarian came to America with a dream of a better life and freedom to be herself.
Inspired by everyone from Massive Attack, Bjork, and The Cranberries to A Perfect Circle, System of a Down, Pearl Jam, and Alanis Morissette, she has cultivated a style of her own. Along the way, the songstress also diligently and carefully studied the craft, working under the guidance of top vocal and acting coaches in New York City, including Don Lawrence (Lady Gaga, Mick Jagger, Axl Rose, Bono, Christina Aguilera, and many others), as well as Melissa Cross (Dave Draiman from Disturbed, Anthrax, Bring Me The Horizon, Gojira, Lamb Of God, and Maroon 5). She eventually settled in Los Angeles.
Making her debut in 2009 with the single Breaking Down The Walls, she unveiled her first full-length album This Is My Truth in 2012 and the EP Beautiful Liar in 2014. In 2020, Sima hit the ground running with fists raised, eyes open, and heart blazing with her single Runaways. Hyper-charged guitars roar between an arena-ready beat offset by scorching synths. The rebellious song is about staying true to who you are and having faith in what you believe in. Runaways represent individuality, empowerment, transformation, and freedom.
Sima also released an acoustic version of Runaways, which later was followed by an edgy version of the 1983 Pat Benatar classic hit song Love Is A Battlefield. She added her touch to the song, bringing attitude with a gritty vocal performance, heavy guitar, and propulsive electronics, she sharpened the song’s edge.
That year, Sima also released a rendition of the song The Syndrome by Grey Daze, and in 2021, she released a rendition of the 1984 Madonna classic hit song Material Girl. In 2023 Sima released an original single titled Angel. Devotion marks her latest work.
For more information on SIMA, visit:
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MEDIA PRAISE FOR SIMA
“In its flashy and metallic original version, ‘Runaways’ pummels you with power chords and thundering drums while showcasing SIMA’s assertive vocals – a mixture of emphatic pop and commanding rock that combines the poshness of Amy Lee and the roughness of Lita Ford…But when you doff the leather, peel away the chrome, and disconnect the power source till there’s nothing left but a piano, an acoustic guitar, and SIMA’s raw and vulnerable lyrics, you end up with a dramatic retelling of the same song with surprisingly far more firepower and resonance than the amped-up original.”
– American Songwriter
“[SIMA] is a true talent…I’m excited about her musical future. Her interesting but harsh past only serves as the spark for a fire that is burning red hot.” – Sound Vapors
“Empowering doesn’t even come close to how [‘Runaways’] made me feel listening to those words…It exudes so much empowerment and freedom.” – I’m Music Magazine
“Music Stars Making a Social Impact: Why & How Music Star SIMA Is Helping To Change Our World”
Medium Magazine
