Why just crowdfunded titles? My family and friends supported my work — am I eligible?

Right now the focus of the Audience Development Program is titles emerging from crowdfunding platforms, but we hope you still consider Vimeo On Demand for distributing your work. Learn more about selling your work through Vimeo On Demand

I raised some money on crowdfunding platforms and some through Facebook and self-financing. Can I be considered if I’ve raised over $10,000 in total?

Please let us know the details of your financing when you submit your work.

My title is not quite ready yet! Can I still be considered?

We are primarily interested in projects that are ready for distribution. Please feel free to apply to the program when you reach that stage.

I already have Vimeo PRO — what do I get out of this?

In that case, your NEXT year of Vimeo PRO is on us. Just send us your account info and we’ll add another year of PRO to your account.

Is there a deadline for submissions?

Indeed. It is Dec 31, 2014.

I already have ideas for marketing my film, can I share them with you?

Yes, please! We want to hear your thoughts and we are open to contributing funds for more than what’s listed above, so we encourage you to let us know about your marketing plans.

Can I fulfill my crowdfunded backers who get to rent/download my film for free?

Yes! You have up to 100 codes at 100%-off available to you with your Vimeo On Demand page. Up to 1,000 redemptions can be applied with these codes. For example, you can create one code capped at 1,000 uses, or 100 unique one-time-use codes, OR anything in between! If you need more a code fulfillment more than 100 codes, please reach out to us at crowdfunding@vimeo.com to request them.

Follow these steps to generate 100%-off codes:

• Go to the Advanced tab in your VOD Settings.
• Scroll down to the Do you want to offer promo codes? section and click Create New Code.
• Enter a unique code of your choice, and the number of times this code can be redeemed.
• Click Add.
• After the page reloads, scroll back down to review your new promo code. Note that the Enabled box is checked — this means the code is ready to be used.
• To add another code, click + Add another promo code.
• Enter a second unique code, along with the number of times it can be redeemed. Remember to click Add when you’re finished!

How do I raise money for my project on a crowdfunding site?

You can check out kickstarter.com, indiegogo.com, or seedandspark.com for details on how to raise money for your film or video project.

My title is going on iTunes, Netflix, Amazon, or another digital distribution platform soon — am I still eligible?

You are still eligible for the free Vimeo PRO membership if you distribute your film on Vimeo On Demand!

My film is already in the festival circuit. Can I be considered?

Absolutely!

What is the exclusive window?

30 days.

Do you accept series as well as feature films?

Yes, series titles are totally welcome.

Wait, if my title was accepted in one of the 20 festivals listed above, I get one free year of Vimeo PRO?

Yes, that is correct.

Cool! What does Vimeo PRO give me?

It means you don’t have to pay $199 to use Vimeo On Demand AND you get all the amazing benefits of Vimeo PRO.

I already have Vimeo PRO — what do I get out of this?

In that case, your NEXT year of Vimeo PRO is on us. Just send us your account info and we’ll add another year of PRO to your account.

Ok, so I get free PRO, what do I owe you?

All that we ask is that you use Vimeo On Demand to distribute your film festival title.

What if my film was bought during/after the festival, or I already have contractual obligations to release my title elsewhere — can I still accept this gift?

You mean your title will be released somewhere else before you put it on Vimeo On Demand? Not a problem! We just ask that you put it on Vimeo On Demand at some point in the future. Preferably during the year of your premiere!

My title is going on iTunes, Netflix, Amazon, or another digital distribution platform soon — am I still eligible?

Yes, we will still give you Vimeo PRO — we want your film on our platform!

If I’m willing to give Vimeo an exclusive window, is there more you can offer?

Glad you asked! If you are interested in giving Vimeo an exclusive window, please send a note to funding@vimeo.com and we're happy to discuss the possibilities with you.