Vimeo has announced its highly anticipated Best of the Year 2024 selections, showcasing an impressive array of short films across multiple categories. The Vimeo Curation Team has handpicked what they describe as “the most unforgettable, inescapable, unlookawayable shorts of 2024.”
Best Videos Highlights:
- “A Crab in the Pool” by Jean-Sébastien Hamel and Alexandra Myotte – A poignant tale of siblings left to fend for themselves
- “A Real, Sexual Relationship” by Alex Bliss – An anniversary-centered comedy exploring relationship dynamics
- “Shé / Snake” by Renee Zhan – A mixed-media film about a violinist’s internal struggles
- “Hardly Working” by Total Refusal collective – An ethnographic exploration of video game extras
- “Incident” by Bill Morrison – A powerful examination of a Chicago police shooting through surveillance footage
- “Wildmen of the Greater Toronto Area” by Solmund MacPherson – A satirical commentary on capitalism
- “A$AP Rocky – Tailor Swif” by Vania Heymann and Gal Muggia – An absurdist music video
- “Will You Look At Me” by Shuli Huang – An intimate Chinese family narrative
- “Sierra” by Sander Joon – An animated tale about a father’s racing obsession
- “Bogotá Story” by Esteban Pedraza – A drama set in Colombia’s historic context
Notable Breakout Creators:
The platform recognized emerging talents including Hao Zhou, Jela Hasler, Sam & David Cutler-Kreutz, Faye Tsakas, Enrique Pedráza-Botero, Alexandra Qin, Michael Rees, Annie Ning, Ward Kamel, Musa Alderson-Clarke, and Rodrigo Goulão de Sousa.
Best Branded Videos: Standout commercial works include:
- “The Cassette” (Palliative Care Queensland)
- “Jindal – The Steel of India” (Jindal Steel & Power)
- “Daniel Really Suits You” (Human Rights Campaign Foundation)
- “Eye See” (Pagani Eyewear)
- “The One Under the Sun” (CeraVe)
- “Anatomy of a Champion” (FIGS)
- “The Last Barf Bag” (Dramamine)
- “109° Below” (Arc’teryx)
- “The Last Observers” (Patagonia)
- “Considering What?” (Channel 4)
This year’s selection reflects Vimeo’s commitment to showcasing diverse storytelling approaches and innovative filmmaking techniques across different genres and formats. The platform continues to serve as a crucial platform for emerging and established creators in the digital video space.