Vimeo launches second annual short film grant program – Cinematography World

Vimeo, the leading video experience platform for creators and enterprises, announced the newest edition of the Short Film Grant Program, now in its second year. The program divides the $300,000 prize pool—double last year’s grant prize and one of the largest grants of its kind—equally among five emerging filmmakers. Each recipient will also receive the creative resources and industry support needed to bring their next story to life. Following more than 3,100 submissions in its inaugural year, the Short Film Grant Program returns in 2026 with an expanded slate of partners, a new jury, and additional creative resources from across the filmmaking community. This year’s grant is made possible with support from Panavision, Other World Computing (OWC), AJA, and ShotDeck. The 2026 grant will provide five filmmakers with funding, mentorship, equipment, and creative resources to support them throughout the filmmaking process: $60,000 in funding to produce an original short film Mentorship from members of the selection jury and Vimeo’s Curation Team Access to Panavision camera packages Access to OWC storage for the duration of the project Access to ShotDeck’s library of cinematic imagery and creative resources A Vimeo Advanced subscription and distribution support on Vimeo, connecting filmmakers with Vimeo’s global
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