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Indiewire Influencers Video: Vimeo Heads Reveal How They Work and Discuss the Future of Their Company

As part of the 2013 Indiewire Influencers series, we shot behind-the-scenes footage of our subjects' photo shoots inside the Film Society of Lincoln Center. Each day we will release a new video focusing on one of the 40 people or companies we see influencing the independent film world right now.

Neil LaBute's 'Some Girl(s)' Is the First Live-Action Narrative to Self Release Via Vimeo-On-Demand

The Neil LaBute-penned comedy "Some Girl(s)" will be the first live-action narrative feature to be released exclusively on Vimeo, as part of the site's new Vimeo-On-Demand program that they launched at SXSW, where the film also premiered. Leeden Media turned down distribution offers to release the f...

It's the Money (and the Trust): Why Filmmakers Are Happy to Make Ads for Vimeo

Vimeo's just-launched Brand Creative Fund premieres its first short today. As one of four films that interpret the theme "Hello Again," it's designed to jumpstart the 80-year-old Lincoln Motor Company brand.

VOD for Everyone? Vimeo's Blake Whitman Tells Us About Opening Up Self-Distribution With Vimeo On Demand

Vimeo's announcement today at SXSW that the company is launching a self-distribution service has the potential to be a major tool for independent filmmakers. Vimeo On Demand will allow any members of Vimeo PRO (a $199 a year service) offer up their work for rent or download, taking a 10% cut after c...

Vimeo Announces Vimeo On Demand, a Self-Distribution Platform for Filmmakers With a 90/10 Revenue Split

At SXSW today, Vimeo's announced the launch of an open self-distribution service that will allow filmmakers and other video creators to sell their work directly via rental or download, and to keep 90% of the revenue after transaction costs (PayPal and credit card fees).

How Sundance Institute's Artist Services Program Is Growing Its Ability to Connect Indie Filmmakers With Their Fans

Launched in 2011, the Sundance Institute’s Artist Services initiative was designed to help Sundance alumni filmmakers get their work in front of audiences in a shifting industry environment that was developing increasing options for self-distribution. The effort has been one of executive direc...

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