EFA announces nominations in the category “European Short Film – Prix Vimeo”

The European Film Academy has unveiled the nominees for the “European Short Film – Prix Vimeo” category, as part of a new partnership with Vimeo, the innovative platform dedicated to enhancing video experiences for creators and enterprises. This collaboration aims to foster cultural dialogue and highlight the rich diversity of European cinema, with Vimeo taking on the role of exclusive title sponsor.

The partnership will also introduce Vimeo “Staff Picks” on the European Film Awards website, featuring a curated selection of outstanding short films from the Vimeo community, updated weekly to showcase the achievements in short filmmaking throughout the year. Since its inception in 2008, Vimeo’s “Staff Picks” has significantly contributed to the careers of celebrated directors and inspired a global community of storytellers.

The “European Short Film – Prix Vimeo” category is organised in collaboration with various film festivals across Europe. An independent jury at each festival nominated a total of 28 short films for consideration. From this list, five films have been selected for the European Film Awards:

• 2720 directed by Basil da Cunha (Portugal, Switzerland)
• CLAMOR directed by Salomé Da Souza (France)
• THE EXPLODING GIRL directed by Caroline Poggi and Jonathan Vinel (France)
• THE MAN WHO COULD NOT REMAIN SILENT directed by Nebojša Slijepčević (Croatia, France, Bulgaria, Slovenia)
• WANDER TO WONDER directed by Nina Gantz (The Netherlands, France, Belgium, United Kingdom)

For additional details, including synopses, cast information, credits, and director statements, visit the European Film Academy’s website.

Further nominations for the categories of “European Film”, “European Director”, “European Actress”, “European Actor”, “European Screenwriter”, “European Documentary”, and “European Discovery – Prix FIPRESCI” will be announced on 5 November 2024. The winners will be voted on by the Academy members and revealed on 7 December 2024 in Lucerne.

The selection process adheres to the Diversity & Inclusion Standards set by the European Film Academy. The Academy aims to support its 5,000 members and promote their work, educating audiences about European cinema while fostering crucial industry debates. For more information, visit www.europeanfilmacademy.org.