Vimeo launches inaugural short film grant in Partnership with Nikon and RED (submissions open March 10, 2025): Program provides up to $150,000 to support up-and-coming filmmakers and drive a new generation of talent — Submissions open March 10, Five winners selected by award-winning creators David Lowery, Charlotte Wells, Sean Wang, Savanah Leaf and Adam Bricker, ASC. NEW YORK, NY – Vimeo, the world’s most innovative video experience platform for creators and enterprises, today announced the launch of the first-ever “Vimeo Short Film Grant presented by Nikon | RED.” This initiative will empower emerging filmmakers to bring their creative visions to life with the support and mentorship of industry visionaries, class-leading equipment, and distribution to Vimeo’s vast global audience. The grant will award five filmmakers with $30,000 each in funding to produce a short film, along with one-on-one mentorship opportunities with the selection jury and the Vimeo Curation Team. Additionally, recipients will gain access to: The latest Z CINEMA line of professional video equipment, including the V-RAPTOR [X] and KOMODO-X cinema cameras, which feature all-new Z mount options, as well as Nikon’s collection of award winning mirrorless cameras including the Z9, Z8 and Z6III – all powered by the innovative technology from Nikon and RED to ensure films are produced to the highest technical standards.[1] A Vimeo Standard subscription, and distribution support on Vimeo.com –including dedicated promotion of their work at in-person screenings in NYC and LA hosted by Vimeo. Winning projects will be selected by a prestigious jury of filmmakers, industry...
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