Vimeo Short Film Grant 2026

Deadline passed Submissions for this edition are closed. This page stays up: the next edition appears here as soon as its call is announced.

At a glance: New York, United States · Short, Fiction, Documentary, Animation

About

Five emerging filmmakers each receive a $60,000 production grant, Panavision camera package access, OWC storage, mentorship, and Vimeo distribution/promotion. Ideal max runtime ~12 minutes.

Latest edition

Location

New York, United States

Deadline

16 October 2026 · Final deadline Submissions close

Fees

No purchase necessary / no application fee stated.

Eligibility

US and Canada residents 18+; directed at least two short films but not yet a feature; project not already in production/post; free or paid Vimeo account.

Categories

Short, Fiction, Documentary, Animation

Region

North America

Details checked on

16 October 2026

Details are shown in the original language of the organizer.

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