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Vimeo and the European Film Academy Partner to Celebrate Filmmakers and Bring “Staff Picks” Content to an All-New Audience
Vimeo to serve as exclusive title sponsor of the European Short Film category at the 37th European Film Awards NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
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[{"type":"text","content":"Vimeo to serve as exclusive title sponsor of the European Short Film category at the 37th European Film Awards\nNEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vimeo (NASDAQ: VMEO), the world’s most innovative video platform, is proud to announce its new partnership with the European Film Academy to celebrate the diversity and layered richness of European filmmaking. This exciting collaboration builds upon both organizations’ shared mission to celebrate creators as they educate, entertain and inspire audiences worldwide. As part of the partnership, the European Film Academy will provide a new destination for European audiences to discover extraordinary films and filmmakers, including some Vimeo Staff Picks content, on its website. Vimeo will also serve as the exclusive title sponsor of the European Short Film category at the European Film Awards this December, underscoring its dedication to supporting emerging talent and celebrating exceptional creativity within the European film community. The category will be renamed “EUROPEAN SHORT FILM - Prix Vimeo.” \"We are deeply honored to collaborate with the European Film Academy to celebrate the visionary European filmmakers who are shaping the future of cinema,\" said Philip Moyer, CEO of Vimeo. \"Europe has been an authentic soul for storytelling for centuries, and the European Short Film Awards is one of the most respected showcases for exceptional new talent within the European film community. Vimeo is committed to supporting European filmmakers with tools, and visibility. We are proud to support the European Film Awards’ short film competition with the EUROPEAN SHORT FILM - Prix Vimeo award, as the organization recognizes and inspires new generations of European filmmakers.” The European Film Academy is a long standing customer, using Vimeo's OTT service to deliver video-on-demand to its members. Vimeo also hosts its European Film Club platform. This expanded partnership introduces exciting new avenues for creative expression and recognition. The European Film Awards' website will now showcase its weekly selection of European Film Award-nominated short films and Vimeo Staff Picks. This creates an opportunity to celebrate short films all year long and will provide film enthusiasts access to an ever evolving collection of exceptional content. Vimeo will also lend its support to the pre...