Vimeo Staff Picks
From moving dramas to incisive documentaries, bold visual experiments to gravity-defying action sports - explore the best short films on the internet, handpicked by Vimeo staff.
generation
Celebrating 15 years of independent filmmaking
Since 2008, Vimeo has awarded the best videos on the internet coveted Staff Picks badges. They’ve launched careers, inspired millions, and raised the bar for what video can be.
Generation Vimeo celebrates the past, present, and future of Staff Picks with everything from global, in-person screenings and premieres to interactive mixtapes courtesy of legendary Vimeo filmmakers.
Ben Proudfoot
mixtapes
We asked a slew of icons to create interactive mixtapes of their favorite Staff Picks. Watch their handiwork below, and stay tuned as we unveil more throughout the year.
"Vimeo created a community online of filmmakers and film lovers and that has changed our careers immensely….We're essentially part of what we call Generation Vimeo."Salazar
STAFF PICKED FILMMAKER
"Vimeo Staff Picks definitely built my confidence as a director. I have no formal film training and mostly figured out my approach as I went. Winning Staff Picks was a sign to me that the larger film community thought I was on the right track."Ben Hughes
STAFF PICKED FILMMAKER
"Hosting only on Vimeo is a choice I made as both a creative and a professional, because on Vimeo I connect with a large audience of creative colleagues, including many of the most admired filmmakers and agencies in my industry."Najeeb Tarazi
STAFF PICKED FILMMAKER
"I chose to upload my work onto Vimeo because I go onto Vimeo a lot to view projects as well. I love the Staff Picks, and there are quite a few channels that I really keep an eye on and enjoy watching."Runyararo Mapfumo
STAFF PICKED FILMMAKER
"Vimeo Staff Picks, I thought, 'Oh, that's the cool people group.' And now I just feel like it's really cool friends hanging out, so I'm really honored to be in the circle."Mayumi Yoshida
STAFF PICKED FILMMAKER
"Vimeo created a community online of filmmakers and film lovers and that has changed our careers immensely….We're essentially part of what we call Generation Vimeo."Salazar
STAFF PICKED FILMMAKER
"I've been following the Staff Pick page probably for 15 years. It's just been a great place to see obviously great work. It builds a filmmaking community, and it's just been cool to see all the cutting edge work that is online."Scott Lazer
STAFF PICKED FILMMAKER
"Vimeo has always been the place to go for inspiration. Vimeo has done a really good job of curating that experience, and it really shows that they care about creators."Morgan Cooper
STAFF PICKED FILMMAKER
"I love that there's a platform without ads where people can just post their creative work. It's a very special community. I really love the Staff Picks, and whenever I'm kind of lacking inspiration, I just go and find a Staff Pick and watch that. Once your film is on Vimeo, it's like anyone can share it with anyone, and anyone can see it. Even people that don't usually watch short films."Armita Keyani
STAFF PICKED FILMMAKER
"I use Vimeo almost every day, in some way. Whether it's because a friend has sent me a film, or a Staff Pick, that's wonderful and I need to watch it for inspiration. Or because I'm uploading my videos, and using the review tools. I use it as a tool, a resource. Or if I need to find talent."Rayka Zehtabchi
STAFF PICKED FILMMAKER
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