Filmmakers can apply for the Vimeo Short Film Grant to receive $30,000 to support the production of their next original short film

With the Vimeo Short Film Grant, Vimeo will provide $30,000 each in cash, mentorship, equipment, and other perks to support five filmmakers in the production of their next original short film.

Presented by Nikon | RED, the Vimeo Short Film Grant will provide one-on-one sessions with celebrated filmmakers, access to NIKON and RED cameras, plus training, online distribution with Vimeo, live screening, and other perks.

Available Funding/Prizing

The available funding/prizing for the Vimeo Short Film Grant, presented by Nikon | RED grant, includes

• $30,000 cash grant each to 5 filmmakers
  • To be put towards an original short film
• Camera loans
  • Nikon and RED will loan camera equipment and provide product education to winners for use in their film production.
• One-on-one mentorship sessions with jury members and the Vimeo Curation Team
  • Sessions on scriptwriting, editing, film festival strategy, film financing, distribution, and more
• Promotion and distribution
  • Online distribution with dedicated promotion on Vimeo
• In-person screenings
  • Vimeo-hosted community screenings in NYC and LA
• Vimeo products
  • One-year Vimeo Standard Subscription

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The eligibility criteria for the Vimeo Short Film Grant, presented by Nikon | RED includes

• Open to residents of the US and Canada only.
• Applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of entry.
• Intended for emerging filmmakers who have completed at least two short films but have yet to complete a feature film.
• The funds must be intended for production purposes. Projects currently in production or post-production will not be considered.
• The Applicant is permitted to submit only one project for consideration per grant year.
• The Applicant must have a free or paid Vimeo account to enter.
• No purchase is necessary to submit.

You can view the complete list of eligibility criteria and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) here.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit the Vimeo site to apply. (Application opens on March 10th)

DEADLINE

Applications for this fund are due by Wednesday, April 16th, 2025

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