David Lynch to judge new Vimeo awards
Vimeo has announced a new online video awards with director David Lynch on board to judge the site's experimental category.
The innaugural Vimeo Festvival+Awards, held Oct. 8 and 9 in New York City, will honor "the creative minds behind the world's most innovative videos online."
Other judges to include Morgan Spurlock, Roman Coppola, Fred Seibert and more.
(Get the complete list of categories after the jump)
Award Categories:
The Vimeo Award
The Best Video Award will be selected by a group of judges from multiple categories and the Vimeo Awards staff. Winner will receive a $25,000 grant to produce new work.
Narrative
Live action narrative fiction told through the medium of film/video.
Remix
A film/video that is comprised of elements such as sound and picture of other works which then combines them to become a metamorphic work.
Original Series
A periodically released collection of episodic content.
Documentary
Short films/videos that seek to document compelling actuality or reality.
Music Video
Short films/videos that accompany a complete piece of music or song.
Animation
A simulation of movement created by displaying a series of pictures or frames.
Motion Graphics
The use of the principles of graphic design to create a film/video using animation or filmic techniques.
Experimental
Short films/videos that experiment with new ideas, forms, techniques, and expressions that are often characterized by the absence of a linear narrative.
Captured
Videos that capture an artistic expression or performance.
Honorary Awards:
Digital Maverick
Honorary award for pioneering spirt in the world of online video
The Feature Presentation
Honoring the vanguard and innovative release of unique feature film online.







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