Celebrating the incredible achievements of Vimeo creators
Today, we announced the winners of Vimeo’s Best of the Year awards, celebrating the most outstanding shorts and video creators on our platform. From breathtaking documentaries and unforgettable animations to innovative music videos and thought-provoking branded content, the Best of the Year winners represent the pinnacle of video storytelling and independent film. These creators have pushed boundaries, captivated audiences, and demonstrated the transformative power of video in a constantly evolving digital landscape.
"The sheer talent and creativity on display in this year's Best of the Year selections is awe-inspiring," says Vimeo CEO Philip Moyer. "These videos are a testament to the power of human expression and the unique ability of video to connect with audiences on a deeply emotional level. We are honored to provide a platform to share and celebrate these breakout creators and emerging talent."
The Best of the Year program has evolved over the past decade to reflect Vimeo's commitment to empowering creators worldwide. It has become a benchmark for quality and creativity in the online video community, and many Best of the Year alumni go on to achieve additional industry success, including Academy Awards, Sundance Awards, Cannes, and more.
"These videos are a testament to the power of human expression and the unique ability of video to connect with audiences on a deeply emotional level."
The Vimeo Curation Team meticulously reviewed thousands of films this year to select the winners based on originality, technical excellence, storytelling impact, and overall artistic merit.
Ina Pira, Head of Curation at Vimeo, shared her enthusiasm for the winning entries: "This year's winners represent a diverse range of voices and perspectives showcasing the incredible breadth and depth of creativity flourishing on Vimeo. From powerful social commentaries to whimsical animations and unexpected dramas, these films highlight why the short form is such an exciting medium for storytelling and innovation and offer a front-row seat to the future of our industry."
A Crab in the Pool, directed by Jean-Sébastien Hamel and Alexandra Myotte
Bogotá Story, directed by Esteban Pedraza
Hardly Working, directed by Total Refusal, comprised of: Susanna Flock, Robin Klengel, Leonhard Müllner, and Michael Stumpf
Incident, directed by Bill Morrison
A Real, Sexual Relationship, directed by Alex Bliss
SHÉ (SNAKE), directed by Renee Zhan
Sierra, directed by Sander Joon
TAILOR SWIF - A$AP ROCKY, directed by Vania Heymann and Gal Muggia
Will You Look At Me, directed by Shuli Huang
Wildmen of the Greater Toronto Area, directed by Solund MacPherson
109° BELOW, directed by Nick Martini for Arc'teryx
Anatomy of a Champion, directed by Lana Senaoui for FIGS
The Cassette, directed by Catherine Prowse for Palliative Care Queensland
Considering What?, directed by Steve Rogers for Channel 4
Daniel Really Suits You, directed by Karimah Zakia Issa for Human Rights Campaign Foundation
EYE SEE, directed by Hoji Tsuchiya/土屋萌児 for Pagani Eyewear
Jindal Steel - The Steel of India, directed by early man film for Jindal Steel & Power
The Last Barf Bag, directed by Sunny Sixteen, comprised of: Niles Jeran, Taylor Pendleton, Joshua Martin, and Caleb Babcock, for Dramamine
The Last Observers, directed by Maja K Mikkelsen for Patagonia
The One Under the Sun, directed by Erin Murray for CeraVe
Vimeo’s Best of the Year awards also recognize the most inspiring and buzz-worthy rising talent. While these creators are breakout stars now, our team has confidence that their work will continue to evolve and delight and inspire others across the platform.
Musa Alderson-Clarke
Sam and David Cutler-Kreutz
Rodrigo Goulão de Sousa
Jela Hasler
Ward Kamel
Annie Ning
Alexandra Qin
Michael Rees
Faye Tsakas and Enrique Pedráza-Botero
Hao Zhou
Congratulations to all of the Vimeo Best of the Year 2024 Awards winners! We’re incredibly proud to support such a talented and diverse community of creators. Be sure to check out all of the winning videos for inspiration in the future of filmmaking.
To see this year's winning films and meet our 2024 creators visit
