Creator Stories
What does it mean to bring a creative vision to life – and what fuels the fire along the way? We press film and video professionals to find out.
Artsy is using video to tell artists’ stories in innovative ways
For the last few years, Artsy has been telling powerful stories about art and the artists behind the work. We sat down with Artsy's VP of Editorial, Brand, and Creative to learn more about their mission.
How The North Face is pushing the boundaries of sport
In order to foster a sense of connection, The North Face turned to video. They built a roster of athletes, adventurers, and role models to tell visual stories about the brand in organic, inspiring ways. And guess what? It worked.
How Yeti Cycles makes stellar videos
Yeti Cycles knows that working with top-notch filmmakers results in stunning footage and that using Vimeo's suite of collaboration tools results in a seamless post-production process.
Yeti Cycles blazes new trails in branded content
From product videos to profiles of pro racers, Yeti has made some of the highest-quality action sports films we’ve seen on the net, hence the reason they have eight Staff Picks.
How Staff Picked Salomon Ligthelm uses music to spark ideas
As a seven-time Staff Picked director, Salomon has developed a one-of-a-kind creative voice. Our friends at Musicbed talked with him about how he gets "unstuck" when tackling creative work.
Why Crown Royal is telling a story of Jazz, love, and tradition
In this Q&A we talk to the human behind Diageo/Crown Royal's partnership with a production studio to tell an incredible story that focuses on music and generosity.
Meet filmmaker and one of Forbes' 30 Under 30, Saad Moosajee
On the heels of being selected to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list, Saad Moosajee joined us in the studio for a conversation about his unique style, and what keeps him creating.
How Naima Ramos-Chapman funds her short films
When she's not directing HBO's "Random Acts of Flyness," Staff Picked filmmaker Naima Ramos-Chapman is making incredible independent short films. Our friends at Kickstarter reached out to discuss life since her successful funding campaigns.
How Meow Wolf is using Vimeo to change the art world
Since 2008, Meow Wolf has upended traditional ideas about the way art can and should be experienced. We got in touch to learn how video fits in.
Meet Nicolas Heller, the unofficial talent scout of NYC
For Nicolas Heller — aka "New York Nico" — New York City locals are at the center of every story he tells, from documentaries to commercials.
Meet the masterminds behind Brooklyn-based animation studio Mighty Oak
Learn how all-star animation studio Mighty Oak scaled their business in five years, creating work for clients like HBO, Etsy, and The New York Times.
Indie animator Daniela Sherer on developing your own style
With a distinct style and an impressive client roster, freelance animator and director Daniela Sherer has built a solid following for her work. Here's how.
How Sherpas Cinema's Dave Mossop built his dream career
From car commercials to passion projects, ski films to stock footage, Sherpas Cinema co-founder Dave Mossop is doing what he loves. Here's his story.
Meet "Pa'lante" director Kristian Mercado Figueroa
Multi-disciplinary director Kristian Mercado Figueroa is a filmmaking powerhouse. Learn more about him — and how he got his start — in our interview.