Vimeo Launches Short Film Grant

Vimeo launches the Vimeo Short Film Grant presented by Nikon RED providing $150000 total $30000 each to five emerging filmmakers. Submissions open March 10 2025 winners announced by July 7 2025 projects start July 2025. Winners receive funding mentorship equipment access and distribution support including screenings in NYC and LA. Equipment includes Nikon RED cinema cameras and mirrorless cameras. Judging panel includes David Lowery, Charlotte Wells, Sean Wang, Savanah Leaf, and Adam Bricker. The initiative aims to support emerging talent and foster the future of storytelling. Nikon and RED provide professional video equipment. Vimeo offers a standard subscription and promotional support. The grant seeks original artistic and feasible projects.

“Short films are a form of their own, but they’re also an essential entryway into the feature film industry — a way many filmmakers begin to figure out what they're doing and who they're doing it with,” says filmmaker Charlotte Wells. “For years, Vimeo has given an impressive platform to short form work, supporting emerging filmmakers (including me), and in turn, I’m grateful to be able to support their inaugural short film grant — broadening access to this undeniably expensive art form."

Filmmakers are encouraged to visit www.vimeo.com/shortfilmgrant for official rules, including eligibility, conditions, prize descriptions, and complete details.

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