When Nikon acquired RED Digital Cinema, we knew that the company was going to eventually find some innovative ways to improve the lives of filmmakers and video production professionals. We didn’t know that they’d be doing so by partnering with other companies like Vimeo to help directly fund up-and-coming filmmakers and support a new generation of talent.So it’s cool to see that Vimeo is partnering with Nikon and RED to launch Vimeo’s first-ever Short Film Grant. This initiative aims to empower emerging filmmakers to bring their creative visions to life with the support and mentorship of industry visionaries, class-leading equipment, and distribution directly to Vimeo’s large global audience.It’s also easy to enter and open anyone. Here’s what you need to know.Vimeo Short Film Grant Presented by Nikon | REDSet to provide up to $150,000 to support up-and-coming filmmaking talent, submissions to Vimeo’s first ever Short Film Grant open on March 10th. Five winners will be selected by a panel of award-winning creators including David Lowery, Charlotte Wells, Sean Wang, Savanah Leaf and Adam Bricker, ASC. “For two decades, Vimeo has served and inspired millions of filmmakers and film enthusiasts around the world. We are incredibly proud to partner with industry leaders Nikon and RED on this new grant program to accelerate the future of storytelling and launch a new generation of filmmakers. Together we will provide filmmakers with resources, mentorship, and a trusted platform to create exceptional short films and connect with a global audience.” — Philip Moyer, CEO of...
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