Every month, the Vimeo Curation team finds the best short films on the internet and serves them up on a silver platter, a.k.a. the Best of the Month series. For a bite-size taste of essential watching, we present this playlist of our faves. Sit back, press play, and enjoy!
Action Sports
“Red Bull – Originate” from Reel Water Productions, directed by Cameron Sylvester
Big mountain skier, Michelle Parker, is famous for her ability to conquer the steepest of slopes, but what does she define as success? The answer isn’t what you’d expect. (Read more about “Red Bull – Originate” in our interview with the filmmaker, here.)
Animation
“Selfies,” from RANDOM ACTS, directed by Claudius Gentinetta
A series of rudely staged selfies expertly stitched together by Swiss animator Claudius Gentinetta flash a light on our tendency to snap a pic instead of living inside a moment.
“Coyote,” from YK Animation, directed by Lorenz Wunderle
When a pack of wolves murders his entire family, a coyote seeks revenge. Our team couldn’t wait to bring this psychedelic horror show from the festival circuit to the Vimeo player as a Staff Pick Premiere. (Read more about “Coyote” in our interview with the filmmaker, here.)
Branded Content
“They Saw the Sun First,” directed by Stefan Hunt
As the world faces unprecedented tragedies and triumphs in 2020, insights from those who watched the 20th century unfold are golden. The ever-imaginative Stefan Hunt frames their words of wisdom with a dreamy score and dance moves performed by members of a generation who need their advice the most.
Comedy
“SQUEEGEE,” directed by Morgan Krantz
A top executive delays a meeting, locks her office door, and waits patiently at her desk. “Squeegee” is a ridiculous comedy about squeaky clean sex that lends a hot tip in the age of social distancing.
Documentary
“Phenomena Exotica,” from Topic, directed by Jossie Malis
Science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke once said, “Magic is science we don’t understand yet.” But how do you explain all of the crazy coincidences chronicled in this rad animation, Arthur?! Dive into supernatural stories accompanied by Jossie Mallis’ colorful drawings.
Drama
“Uproot,” directed by Julia Bales
Actor, writer, and filmmaker Joey Ally is a force to be reckoned with behind the camera, but have you seen what she can do in front of it? We can’t get enough of her or the tragically human writing of Julia Bales in this darkly funny story of sibling dysfunction. (Read more about “Uproot” in our interview with the filmmaker, here.)
Travel
“A Very Short Guide to Union Glacier Camp,” from Studiocanoe, directed by Temujin Doran
What does a vacation look like at the southernmost tip of the planet? Eleven-time Staff Picked filmmaker Temujin Doran, aka Studiocanoe, shows us a little bit of Wes Anderson in West Antarctica in this tour of a camp truly in the middle of nowhere.
“Night Light,” directed by Arthur Cauty
Time-lapses capturing the sky’s sublime show are a dime a dozen on Vimeo. This particular starscape, however, knocked it out of the (national) park.
