Following the smashing success of their inaugural festival back in 2010, Vimeo once again called on digital filmmakers from around the world to submit their work. The best of which were honored at last night’s award festival with $5,000 grants and $25,000 for the grand prize. Who took home the top prizes? If you follow the online film world as closely as we do, there won’t be any surprises. But it’s a strong set of films nonetheless—worth a second look if you missed them the first time around.
Narrative
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Sci-Fi Ruairi Robinson

Blinky™

Boy wants the latest toy for Christmas, a friendly robot to fill the love left by his parents' broken marriage. But when the boy loses interest in Blinky, one final request remains.

Animation
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Sci-Fi Malcolm Sutherland

Umbra

A space traveller finds himself on a planet filled with tiny suicidal men.

Documentary
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Documentary Pilgrim Films & Andrew Hinton

Amar

Amar is 14 and top of his class. He's also his family's main breadwinner, working two jobs six and a half days a week. An observational documentary that follows Amar through his daily life.

Motion Graphics

History of the Title Sequence

Advertising

K-Swiss

Fashion

Mulberry Skirt

Series

Often Awesome

Captured

Sweatshoppe Video

Experimental

Prie Dieu

Action Sports

Dark Side of the Lens

Remix

Rear Window Timelapse

Music Video

Manchester Orchestra

Lyrical & Grand Prize Winner!

Symmetry