Ithaca Audio was fortunate enough to experience the Vimeo Awards first-hand this year after being shortlisted in the remix category for our video ‘Don’t hold back, push things forward’.
Held in New York, this celebration of exceptional filmmakers from across the globe was hosted by Beardyman and Reggie Watts whilst the show took full advantage of the latest projection-mapping techniques and other cutting-edge technologies to ensure it was an experience not to forget.
Over 14,500 entries were received from 147 countries this time round and whilst there was an impressive display of talent and creativity present throughout the show, unfortunately the $5000 (approx. £3200) prizes could only be awarded to the winners of 13 categories with the exception of a whopping $25,000 (approx. £16,000) Grand Jury Prize for one lucky finalist.
The winners were chosen by an eclectic range of noteworthy judges such as actor and director James Franco, Shelley Page of DreamWorks Animation, director Edgar Wright, Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood and the Museum of Modern Art’s Barbara London, to name a few.
So without further ado, the 2012 Vimeo Award winners were as follows…
Lyrical
This film was one that truly stood out from the crowd this year. For this reason, it was awarded the Grand Jury Prize and features at the top of our list.
The remaining winners are listed in alphabetical order…
Action Sports
Dark Side of the Lens by Astray Films.
Advertising
K-Swiss - Kenny Powers MFCEO by Caviar.
Animation
Umbra (HD - 2010) by Malcolm Sutherland.
Captured
Sweatshoppe Video Painting Europe by Sweatshoppe.
Documentary
Amar (All Great Achievements Require Time) by Pilgrim Films.
Experimental
Prie Dieu by Cokau.
Fashion
Mulberry ‘Skirt’ by Academy Plus (A+).
Motion Graphics
A History of the Title Sequence by Jurjen Versteeg.
Music Video
Manchester Orchestra - “Simple Math” by Daniels.
Narrative
Series
Often Awesome The Series by All Aces Media.
Remix
Rear Window Timelapse by Jeff Desom.
Although the Grand Jury Prize went to US-based Everynone, it is comforting to know that our fellow UK entrants also made a significant impact at this year’s Vimeo Awards, claiming a total of 3 awards.
We are already looking forward to next years show…